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Friday August 30 Hazen Senior Hornets vs Cross County 7:00p.m. Hornet Field Carlisle Bisons vs Lonoke Jackrabbits 7:00 p.m. Bison Field Monday September 2 Labor Day All City and County Offices will be Closed Wednesday September 4 The Grand Prairie Herald will not be mailed out until today. Friday September 6 Des Arc Eagles vs Bauxite Eagle Field 7:00p.m. Tuesday September 10 Quorum Counrt Meeting Annex Building in Des Arc 6:00p.m. Thursday September 12 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00p.m. Friday September 13 Senior High Hornets @ Bearden 7:00p.m.
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Lt. Governor was the keynote speaker at Farm Bureau’s annual meeting. He is shown with board officers Mason Sickel, Seth Skarda, and Brian Felty. On the left side of the picture is Griffin’s son.
Tim Griffin speaks at annual Farm Bureau meeting Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin was the guest speaker at the 2019 Prairie County Farm Bureau’s annual board meeting held on Thursday, August 22, in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville. Board President Mason Sickel presided over the meeting. Prairie County 4H Teen Leader R. J. Nicholson gave the invocation, and Brylee McIntosh of the Des Arc 4H Team Turtelz led the attendants in Pledge of Allegiance. Griffin was elected the lieutenant governor of Arkansas on November 4, 2014, and was re-elected for his second four-year term on November 6, 2018. From 2011-2015, Griffin served as the 24th representative of Arkansas’s Second Congressional District. For the 113th Congress, he was a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means while also serving as a Deputy Whip for the Majority. In the 112th Congress, he served as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Griffin is a graduate of Magnolia High School, Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans, and attended graduate school at Oxford University. Griffin has served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps, for over 22 years and currently holds the rank of colonel. In 2005, Griffin was mobilized to active duty as an Army prosecutor at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and served with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Mosul, Iraq. He is currently serving as the Commander of the 134th Legal Operations Detachment (LOD) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Prior to his current post, Griffin served as a senior legislative advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness at the
The Chris Berg family was presented a plaque by Board President Mason Sickel and Lt. Governor Tim Griffin for being chosen Prairie County’s 2019 Farm Family of the Year. Pentagon. Griffin holds a master's degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. He served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of Political Affairs for President George W. Bush. Griffin lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth, a Camden native, and their three children. In his address, Griffin stressed the need to open markets for the food that is grown in Arkansas. He said that although China is a threat, the tariffs have affected Arkansas farmers. “We need to keep it (the tariff) as short as possible, because it’s hurting a lot of farmers,” he said. “We need that USMCA (U.S., Mexico, Canada agreement) trade agreement,” Griffin said. “This new agreement is not perfect...but it’s an improvement, and we absolutely need to get it in place.” Griffin also emphasized that the Arkansas Plant Board needed to remain apolitical. He also said that Arkansas needs to stay ahead of other states and countries in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. “We’re in competition with other states and other countries, and we need to keep progressing to compete,” he said. “The key is to not get satisfied because other states are changing too.”
Griffin said that the state is working toward better policies to maintain sustainable jobs. “We have done extraordinary things for the size of our state,” he said.
After Griffin spoke, Chris, Amanda, and Morgan Berg were presented a plaque for being chosen the 2019 Prairie County Farm Family of the Year.
The financial, membership, and insurance reports were given, and Bobby Lott congratulated Jed Reidhar on being the recipient of the first Prairie County Farm Bureau Scholarship. Farm Bureau Agent Ronny Bednar (who recently pass away) was remembered by the group. Two resolutions were passed, one to prevent watershed rulings like the one concerning the Buffalo River watershed and the C & H Hog Farm and one opposing modifications to the structure of rice checkoff programs. The women of St. Peter’s Church provided a meal of pork chops, rice, other vegetables, bread, and desserts for those attending the meeting.
It’s rice harvest time again... Steve and Allyson Chlapecka delivered the first load of rice to Riceland Foods Hazen on August 20, 2019. The variety is Gemini and the moisture was 17.4%. (Photo courtesy of Roxanne Bray.)
Prairie County Food Bank needs donations The Prairie County Food Bank in Des Arc is getting low on food and is asking for donations of either non-perishable canned or boxed food and/or money from county residents. The food bank, which is
in the County Courthouse Annex on Hwy. 38, serves citizens throughout the Prairie County area, not just those in Des Arc. Donations can be sent to: Prairie County Food Bank, 605 Hwy. 38 East, Des Arc, AR 72040.
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Prairie County Democrats attend the third annual Clinton Dinner in Little Rock Ruth Floyd Kee Ruth Floyd Kee, 94, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2019. She died peacefully surrounded by her family at her home. She was loved by everyone that knew her. She a l w a y s greeted everyone with a smile and her sweet personality. She was a homemaker for most of her life, but she was proud of the fact that she was one of the Rosie Riveters during WWII at the Stuttgart Air Base. Ruth was born in Hazen, Arkansas on March 7, 1025 to Festus and Iva Jenkins Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harvey; her son, Larry Kee; son-in-law, Ken Mills and grandson Terry Kee; siblings, Morris Floyd, Mildred Cox, Thelma Saul, Jeffie Zarlingo, and JD Floyd. Ruth is survived by three sons, Charles (Joyce) Kee, Loy (Debbie) Kee, Stevie (Barbara) Kee, and two daughters, Shirley Mills and Becky (Tony) Sayger and a daughter-in-law, Edith Kee all of Hazen and one aunt, Evelyn Jacobs of Little Rock; 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She also had three special caregivers, Laveria Jackson, Justina Thomas, and Brenda Jones. Visitation was Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.. Funeral services were at 2:00 P.M., Sunday,
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August 25, 2019 at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church in Hazen. Officiating will be Bro. Billy Booth, Bro Christian Van Houten, and Bro. Shane Weems. Burial was at the Center Point Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chuck Kee, Loy Kee, Jr., Stevie Kee II, James Kee, Andrew Sayger, and Brett Noah. Honorary pallbearers will be all her grandchildren.
Roy Lee Gray, Sr. Roy Lee Gray, Sr., 69 of Des Arc, died Sunday afternoon August 18 at U n i t y HealthW h i t e C o u n t y Medical Center in Searcy. Roy was born May 6, 1950 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Carrie Polite and James Gray. Roy attended Des Arc Public School. He was a 1969 graduate of Des Arc High School. Roy was a lifelong member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Des Arc, where throughout the years he had been very active in his church and community. Roy was a longtime employee of Robin Orsi Landscaping, where he worked for almost 30 years before retiring. He was also a former employee of the local saw mill during his early years. His parents and his daughter Kathy Peace Gray and a brother James Gray Jr. preceded Roy in death. Survivors are: his wife of 40 years Joann PeaceGray of Des Arc, AR; his son Roy Lee Gray Jr. of Little Rock, AR; three daughters: Valina Gray and Jean (Derrick) Carr both of Chicago, Ill; and Antonette (Carl) Frazier of Des Arc, AR; His stepmother, Mae Lee Gray of Cleveland, OH; two brothers Nathaniel Polite of Sherwood, AR; and Berlis Gray of Cleveland, OH; six sisters Louretha Holloway of Des Arc, AR; Joyce Cotton of Tampa, Fl; Priscilla Mobley, Andrea Gray, Germaine Gray and Mary Green all of Cleveland, OH; a sister in law Rose Peace of Des Arc, AR and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24 at 2 PM at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 209 East Clair Street in Des Arc with Reverend Russell Penn Jr. officiating. Internment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 7342772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.co m and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home Pallbearers are: Donnell Holloway, Keith Robinson, Luther Anderson, Wayne Loving, Malik Griffith and Leland Robinson.
Those attending the Clinton Dinner, representing Prairie County, are (seated) Lexie George, Claretta Anderson, Wilma Robinson, Thelma Gray, and Helen Holloway; and (standing) Chris Weems, Charles George, Bob and Martha Ann Childers, and Harvey Joe Sanner. By Chris Weems Ten members of the Prairie County Democratic Committee attended the third annual Clinton Dinner in Little Rock held at the Statehouse Convention Center on Saturday evening, August 17. Beto O’Rourke, a candidate for U. S. President, was the keynote speaker for the event. O’Rourke, a fourth-generation Texan, was born and raised in El Paso. He got the audience into the program immediately by saying, “There’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and that’s to call the Hogs with a group pf fans who are ready for the season to begin”. And he did. After the “Hog Call” he told about being in Conway Saturday and standing under a sign advertising an AR-15
style assault rifle for $395 - the type weapon the former Texas congressman hopes to ban if elected President. He said the shooting in his hometown had killed 22 people. The average number of homicides for the past several years in El Paso, a city of over 170,000, has been 18. O’Rourke discussed other issues that are high on his list of things to work on: racism, immigration, Veteran Affairs, medical health issues for service men, education, the U.S.-Mexican border, and many other things. Democratic Party of Arkansas (DPA) President Michael John Gray of Augusta, introduced O’Rourke, and thanked all for coming to both the evening meeting and the called meeting held that morning. The Reverend Andrea
Cummings, St. Luke Complex Pastor, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church gave the invocation. The pledge of
2020 Presidential Candidate Beto O’Rourke Allegiance was led by Abigail M. Edwards, a third grade student from the Little Rock Public Schools. The National Anthem was sung by the Purpose Acapella Music
Ministry, and the welcome was given by Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott. Some of the annual awards presented were the Ed Fry Democrat of the Year Award, which went to Bob G. Nash; the Daisy and L.C. Bates Humanitarian Award, which went to the Community of Prescott; the Herald Jinks ‘Man of the Year’ Award, which was given to Jay Barth; and the Gressie Carnes ‘Woman of the Year‘ Award, which was presented to Deborah Mitchell. The dinner was served buffet style to a crowd of about 1,500 Arkansans and several out-of-state guests. Each person attending the event received a poster copy of the original painting that was auctioned off as a fundraiser for the DPA.
PC Retired Teachers discuss online banking By Chris Weems Tyler Cox, AVP/Loan Officer at Farmers & Merchants Bank was the guest speaker at Prairie County Retired Teachers meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Hickory Plains United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Kathy Ewing, acting president, presided in the absence of Thelma Gray, president. Cox, a graduate of ASU with a Master's Degree in Banking from SMU in Dallas, discussed the advantages of Online Banking for individuals and organizations. "First, it's cheaper for everyone because it eliminates the paper, envelope, and stamp," he said. "Other benefits include the ability to check your accounts at your convenience, you can balance your check book any time, and transfer money whenever you want, and you can put a hold on your card if you lose it." He discussed other points and warned about some fraud and scams that are prevalent at this timel Kathy gave the invocation before lunch was served. There were 12 members and two guests present. Helen Holloway gave the devotional, "Character, produced by
Front row (l to r) Carolyn Brakensiek, Sadie Cox, Debora Carpenter, Leonora Murray; and standing (l to r) June Whiteside, Debbie Harrison, Emma Curlett, Kathy Ewing, Helen Holloway, Vivian Novak, Ardie Yates, Gireta Smith, and Chris Weems.
God in the lives of His people." She said "Kindness is God's will in us." as she concluded the inspirational talk. The minutes were presented by June Whiteside and approved as written. Vivian Novak gave the financial report. A donation for three recipients was sent to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The State Convention will be October 29 in Benton. The registration form will be in the current Interlink and each member will need to send it in. The transportation can be discussed at the next meeting, October 15, at Hazen.
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Carlisle begins season Friday with a win against Bald Knob (Left) Senior D. Allen (44) scores to tie the game 6-6 against Bald Knob. Junior Eli Moody(8) followed with a quarterback keeper for the 2-pt conversion, to take the lead 8-6.
Senior Wide Receiver Will Carter catches a 36 yd pass for a TD with 5 seconds on clock before half, brings score to 14-6. His first of 2 TDs for the night (above). The pictures on the left are (from top to bottom): the Carlisle Senior Cheerleaders, the Carlisle Junior Cheerleaders, and the Senior High Bison Football Team. (Photos courtesy of Julie Carter.)
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FAITH WILL SEE US THROUGH We want to THANK EVERYONE for all of their Prayers, Love, Flowers, Food, and ALL the other things that were given to our family, to help us in our time of sadness. Our prayer is that we All live our lives “Doing the Father’s Will”, and we will see Mitch again. Never forget, “This World is Not Our Home.” Our Journey to Heaven may not be easy, but it will be Worth it.
May God Bless Each and Every one of You for your Kindness andyour Love.
The Entire Petrus Family
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Des Arc Council seeking bids for the new framing and finishing ambulance building by Lisa Mills A motion was approved to accept bids for the interior framing and finishing on the new ambulance building at the the regular meeting of the Des Arc City Council held on August 20th. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Garth, Treasurer/Recorder Christina Knupp and council members Rodney Adams, Welton Robinson, Gail King, Ray McVay, Gary Burnett and Annabeth Fisher. Bid packets for the ambulance building are available at City Hall and must be submitted by noon on September 17th. A motion was approved to hire Christina Knupp for up to two days per week to help with paying bills and do payroll instead of hiring an outside accounting firm. A motion was approved to add Gary Burnett to signature cards at Farmers & Merchants Bank for the pay account and North Prairie County Water account. A motion was approved to enter an agreement with the county and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to help with
extending the boat ramp at the river. The total cost of the project will be $132,875. The city’s contribution will be the purchase of and hauling gravel. The Police Department reported 10 traffic citations, 3 Misdemeanor cases and 3 Felony cases. Animal Control reported 9 dogs were picked up, 3 were returned to owners, 4 remain at the shelter, and Amy Patterson has adopted out 2. The Gas Committee reported that Eric Holbert with Pipeline Safety and City Gas Consultant Glen Rose met with Mayor Garth, city utility workers and
several council members recently after inspecting gas lines and tanks. The goal is to replace fittings on the gas lines and address the ongoing problems of odor. They hope the 2020 budget will allow new gas lines to be installed in sections until all lines are replaced. The Senior Citizen Center Committee reported that interior painting should start next week.. David Travis, Prairie County “Meals on Wheels” driver, was awarded the Lonoke County Council on Aging “Hero” Award for saving the life of a 97 year old client on his daily delivery route. Ada Kunkel
was crowned “Senior Miss Heart of Arkansas” and Most Photogenic at the recent “Meals on Wheels” fundraiser pageant. The Community Awareness & Cleanup Committee reported that the Great Arkansas statewide fall cleanup & community improvement campaign will be in September and October. The committee would like for Des Arc to be a part of the campaign by joining “Keep Arkansas Beautiful” which will provide promotional material, a list of resources and other materials. The council approved a motion to join the campaign.
Prairie County announces Plea Day results 59SCR-2011-28-Stacey Bradley-probation revocation-reset for October 21, 2019 59SCR17-44-Kimberly Muzzarelli-probation revocation-reset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-17-91-Shane Tosh-Possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia59SCR-18-41-Eric Roland-delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine, use of a communication device-reset for September 24, 2019 59SCR-18-66-Terence Clarke-trafficking a controlled substance-reset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-18-67-Marquis Allen-trafficking a controlled substance, habitual offender-reset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-18-78-Antroine
Humbert-possession of firearms by certain persons, habitual offenderreset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-19-4-Larry Wayne Humbert-domestic battering in the third degree-reset for September 24, 2019 59SCR-Ashley Champlin-possession of a controlled substance-sentenced to 48 months of supervised probation plus court costs and fines 59SCR-19-19-George Mitchell JR-possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia-reset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-19-25-John T Shumard-Rape, sexual assault in the second degree, sexual indecency with a child-reset for September 23, 2019
59SCR-19-38-Debra Dando-maintaining a drug premises-rest for october 21, 2019 59SCR-19-39-Jacob Scroggins-maintaining a drug premises, possession of controlled substancereset for October 21, 2019 59SCR-19-43-Tamara Jones-appeal from district court-reset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-19-49-Reginal Smith-aggravated assault on a family member or house hold member, domestic battering in the third degree-reset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-19-50-Jason Gannon-breaking or entering, criminal mischief in the third degreereset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-19-56-Ronald Clay-failure to stop after accident with injury to
death-reset for September 24, 2019 59SCR-19-57-Robert Johnson-residential burglary/habitual offender, terroristic threating in the first degree/habitual offender, criminal mischief in the first degree/habitual offender-reset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-19-58-Crystal Swift-delivery of controlled substance-reset for September 23, 2019 59SCR-19-59-Debra Dando-delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine-reset for October 21, 2019 59SCR-19-11-Devin Minton-sentenced to 96 months ADC 59NCR-18-34-Ronnie Dayberry-reset for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-18-92-Ronnie Dayberry-reset for Sept 24, 2019
USDA names local counties disaster areas WASHINGTON, August 14, 2019,Arkansas, Lonoke, and Prairie Counties have been designated as three of the forty-four counties in Arkansas that are primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the excessive rain, flash flooding, flooding, hail, high
winds, lightning, and tornadoes that occurred September 20, 2018 and continuing. Farmers and ranchers in the disaster areas have until April 15, 2020, to apply for the loans to help cover part of their actual losses. To be eligible, producers must have suffered a
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT - PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD SMITH, DECEASED NO. 59SPR-19-23 Last Known Address: 707 East Crowly Street Hazen, AR 72064 Date of Death: March 14, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above decedent on the 12th day of August, 2019. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly
verified, to the undersigned within six (6) 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 the 28th day of August, 2019. TRACY SMITH ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD SMITH, DECEASED JERRY KELLY KELLY LAW FIRM,P.A. Attorney for the Estate of Edward Smith,Deceased P.O. Box 390 Carlisle, AR 72024 (870) 552-7513 Arkansas Bar No. 84085
physical loss or at least a 30 percent loss of normal production in a single enterprise, be able to repay the loan and any other loans, be unable to obtain credit elsewhere and have adequate secu-
rity. Additional information regarding eligibility and other loan requirements may be obtained by contacting your local FSA county office.
Library winner... Londen Raper is the winner of the Hazen Library’s children’s reading program.
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Prairie County EHC volunteers to clean up Biscoe Fire Department After cleaning, members enjoyed lunch together. The meeting adjourned with all reciting the Homemaker’s Prayer. Biscoe EHC meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 am at the Biscoe First Baptist Fellowship Hall. Visitors/new members are always welcome. Join us for fun, fellowship, volunteering and educational programs. Contact Mitzi Osborne at 870-734-7010 for further information.
by Mitzi Osborne Seven members of the Biscoe EHC (Extension Homemakers Club) met Monday, August 12 at the Biscoe Fire Station. Those in attendance included Janice Corpier, Rita Farris, Juanita Hutchinson, Bernadette Mosby, Mitzi Osborne, Debby Priest and Gladys Tucker. These members reported 168.5 volunteer hours. President Mitzi Osborne called the meeting to order at 10:30 am and read the Thought of the Day. Juanita Hutchinson presented the inspirational reading of “Give Us Strength” by Helen Steiner Rice based on Psalm 138:8. Members answered the roll call with the most rewarding service project in which they had participated. Secretary Janice Corpier read the minutes which were approved as read. Then treasurer Juanita Hutchinson gave the financial report which was filed for audit. Under unfinished business, the plans for the Prairie County Fair Education Exhibit were finalized. As to new business, several items were discussed. Plans for the club Christmas project: Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas
Juanita Hutchinson (top) and Bernadette Mosby (left) participated in the cleanup project at the Biscoe Fire Station. Child. Memorials September LOVE Box recipient Fair Building Clean Up on Tuesday, September 10 at 9:00 am Prairie County Fair Week: September 15 – 22/ volunteers Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 27 at
10:00 am at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse Leader Training: Tuesday, August 27 at 1:00 pm at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse Members chose as their community service project program to clean the Biscoe Fire Department meeting room. Members brought cleaning sup-
plies, and all worked to show our appreciation for our volunteer firefighters. For the Show-and-Tell, Mitzi Osborne shared a picture of her as a 6th grader when she won the homemade Easter Hat Contest. Her grandmother Jennie Clark, a lifetime member of EHC, helped her create it.
(Thanks to classmate Shirley Sharp Geoff for recently giving Mitzi the picture.) Debby Priest won the door prize. There were no August birthdays. September has three birthdays to celebrate: 4th Brenda Prince; 11th Rita Farris; 17th Debby Priest.
Mitzi Osborne as a 6th grader winning the Easter hat contest.
Des Arc School Board approves new gym scoreboard design New Books & DVD’s Children Books Wordy Birdy- Tammi Sauer So Big!- Mike Wohnoutka Nugget & Fang- Tammi Sauer Unicorn Is Maybe Not So Great After All- Bob Shea Sweety- Andrea Zuill The Three Little Super Pigs- Claire Evans Felipe and ClaudetteMark Teague Because- Mo Williams Pig the Stinker- Aaron Blabey Juvenile Books Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid- Jeff Kenney The Eye of the NorthSinead O'Hart The Haunted House Project- Tricia Clasen Middle School: Born to Rock- James Patterson Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill- James Patterson Mermaid Kingdom: Deep Water Drama- Janet Gurtler Mermaid Kingdom: Secrets Beneath the SeaJanet Gurtler Zombie Goldfish: Jurassic Carp- Mo O'Hara Zombie Goldfish: Live and Let Swim- Mo O'Hara Young Adult Summer Magic- T.M. Cromer Autumn Magic- T.M. Cromer
Winter Magic- T.M. Cromer Spring Magic- T.M Cromer Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven- Bella Forrest Broken Throne- Victoria Aveyard The Rest of the StorySarah Dessen Batman: NightwalkerMarie Lu Adult Books A Reluctant BrideKathleen Fuller A Love Made NewKathleen Fuller An Unbroken HeartKathleen Fuller Where Grace Abides- B.J. Hoff Rachel's Secret- B.J. Hoff Smoke Screen- Iris Johansen The Seekers- Heather Graham Labyrinth- Catherine Coulter Window on the BayDebbie Macomber Blood Trail- C.J. Box The Shameless- Ace Atkins One Good Deed- David Baldacci Over Kill- Linda Castillo Shamed- Linda Castillo Knife- Jo Nesbo The Game of SnipersStephen Hunter Lock Every Door- Riley Sager The Farmhouse BrideKathleen Fuller Maug- David Wood &
C.B. Matson Summer on Mirror LakeJoanna Ross Cutthroats- William W. Johnstone Frontier AmericaWilliam W. Johnstone The Long Flight HomeAlan Hlad Lady in the Lake- Laura Lippman Temptation's DarlingJohanna Lindsey Not a Sound- Heather Gudenkauf The Teacher's BrideKathleen Fuller The Calamity JanesSherryl Woods A Good Wind BlowsPhil Mills Jr Bull River- Robert Knott Keep Quiet- Lisa Scottoline The Drowning SpoolMonica Ferris Breaking Point- Lindsay McKenna Lamp Black, Wolf GreyPaula Brackston Frontier: Thunder at Dawn- S.K. Salzer River to RedemptionAnn H. Gabhart Our 50-State Border Crisis- Howard G. Buffett All's Fair in Love and Cupcakes- Betsy St. Amant DVD’s Missing Link Long Shot Alita: Battle Angel Hellboy Avengers: End Game The Curse of La Llorona Poms Unplanned Intruder Lying and Stealing Fast Color Knightfall season 2 Outpost season 1 16 Wishes Family Critters Attack A Dog's Journey Ugly Dolls Dora's Butterfly Ball
At the August 20th meeting of the Des Arc School Board, designs for the new gym floor and scoreboard were discussed. Attending the meeting were Superintendent George Kennedy, High School Principal Michael Strother, Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland and board members Stewart Morton, Billy Hinson, Jordan Smith, Johnny Reidhar, Charlie Brown, Sylvester Holloway and Eric Kennedy. Rainey Electronics submitted several designs and prices for the new scoreboard and the board approved a design at a cost of $20,704.83. After viewing several submitted designs for the gym floor,
the board chose three designs, with some changes, that will be voted on by students and staff. Superintendent Kennedy reported that the current 2019-2020 school year enrollment is 581. The high school student enrollment is presently 243, and the elementary enrollment is 338. Kennedy also reported that the new OPAA lunch program director, Debbie Pate, is doing a great job and is working on new menus and improvements. He also stated that the large A/C unit in the elementary gym went out and had to be replaced at a cost of $15,000 which came from the building
fund. The board approved the recommendation from Superintendent Kennedy to hire Ramona Holloway as a long term substitute for Savannah Price. The board also approved the classified and certified personnel policy changes. An election resolution stating that school board elections will be held by early voting and absentee voting only was passed, and a contract with The Sunshine School for special needs students was approved. The superintendent also recommended that the district apply to the state for $246,797.46 over four years for salary increases. The recommendation was approved.
PC Northern Docket The Northern District Docket list for August is: 59NCR-19-44 James Andrew Norman- reset for Oct 22, 2019 59NCR-17-24 James Andrew Norman- plea of not guilty 59NCR-19-46 Jeffery Jordan plea of not guilty reset for Oct 22, 2019 59NCR-19-39 Dona Marie Castleberry reset
for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-18-87 Douglas Caruthers-FTA issue warrant- no bail 59NCR-18-88 Joseph Anthony Turner reset for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-19-21 Bobby Gene Smith- trial will set date 59NCR-19-27 Alyce McDonald pre-trial set for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-19-33 Joseph
Alan Rice reset for Sept 23, 2019 in DVB 5 9 N C R - 1 9 - 5 Christopher Lee Travis reset for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-19-6 Frank Darby reset for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-19-7 Clifford Earl reset for Oct 22, 2019 59NCR-19-28 James Elijah Washington reset for Sept 24, 2019.
Blood Drive draws 20 donations by Sharon Cagle The Arkansas Blood Institute blood drive on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Hazen United Methodist Church had 20 donations. Those who donated were: Leah Miller Janie Starr Sharron Stallings Donna Alexander
Mary Van Houten Kenneth Alexander Meagan Harsson Roxanne Bradow Betty Juola Charles Tiner Charles Schwede David Gannon Byrum Kelly Shirley Westbrook Stacey Bowman Sara Brown
Kimberly Guenther Ron Noblin Christa Tiner Meg Miller The next blood drive is tentative scheduled for Monday, October 13th, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hazen United Methodist Church.
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Grand Prairie Center to present free children’s theatre this season
The Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart will present four free children’s shows this 20192020 season thanks to the Arkansas Arts Center’s Children’s Theater on Tour Program and the Rotary Club of Stuttgart. Area schools, home school organizations and parents with small children are welcome to attend. The dates, times and recommended ages for the shows’ attendees are as follows: Wynken, Blynken and Nod: A Play for the Very Young; 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., Monday, September 30, 2019 (Recommended: Toddlers, Pre-K, & Kindergarten.) Toddlers and preschoolers will delight in the enchanting and whimsical journey of Wynken, Blynken, and Nod as they sail away one magical night and meet the mystical Moon. This interactive musical for earlychildhood audiences explores the fantasy world of dreams. The night sky becomes the sea and stars become fish as audience members see, touch, and participate throughout the play. Join Wynken, Blynken, Nod, and the Moon on this 45minute multi-sensory adventure for the very young. A Christmas Carol; 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 (Recommended for students in grades 2nd – 5th). Clever, comedic, and kid-friendly, this holiday play breathes new life into Dickens’ heart-worming classic. Schooled by a team of magical Christmas Eve visitors, Ebenezer Scrooge, the most miserable of all misers, rediscovers the true spirit of the season – one of love, generosity, and family. With these
touchstones of happiness revived in him, he wakes Christmas morning to find himself “light as a feather, happy as an angel, and merry as a schoolboy!” The Arkansas Story Porch; 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2020, (Recommended for grades 3rd – 5th.) Old Winnie and Monroe Jones are the fun-lovin’est pair of Ozark hill folk you’ll ever hope to meet. Nothing tickles them more than sitting on their plank-board porch with friends and neighbors spinning yarns and singing songs of Arkansas lore and Arkansas history. And guess what? You’re invited! So, pull up a seat and get ready to laugh and sing. It’s Arkansas story time, y’all! The Wind in the Willows; 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2020, (Recommended for grades K – 5th.) For Mole, Rat, and Badger, springtime is a time for new life, new friendships, and enjoying the simple pleasures – that is, until Mr. Toad of Toad Hall careens onto the scene. After a madcap spree of weasel clashes and motorcar crashes, it is up to the three friends to take the prodigal toad in hand and rescue him from his most dangerous enemy – himself. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the box office of the Grand Prairie Center at 870-673-4201, Ext. 1895 or email Renee Robison at rrobison@pccua.edu. Grand Prairie Center is owned and operated by Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas-Stuttgart, located at 2709 Highway 165 South, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160.
Thank You I would like to Thank everyone for adding to the joy of my retirement with your well wishes, cards, and gifts. Everyone made me feel important and
appreciated. A great big thank you to everyone at the City of Hazen for their thoughtful retirement party. Gail Qualls
We are here for you... The Carlisle High School Junior class gathered to take a picture in support of their classmate, Kaleb Strong, who was in a car accident recently and lost his arm. (Photo courtesy of Stacey Ashmore.)
Prairie County Northern Docket The Northern District Docket list for August is: 59NCR-19-44 James Andrew Norman- reset for Oct 22, 2019 59NCR-17-24 James Andrew Norman- plea of not guilty 59NCR-19-46 Jeffery Jordan plea of not guilty reset for Oct 22, 2019 59NCR-19-39 Dona Marie Castleberry reset for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-18-87 Douglas Caruthers-FTA issue warrant- no bail 59NCR-18-88 Joseph Anthony Turner reset for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-19-21 Bobby Gene Smith- trial will set date 59NCR-19-27 Alyce McDonald pre-trial set for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-19-33 Joseph Alan Rice reset for Sept 23, 2019 in DVB 5 9 N C R - 1 9 - 5 Christopher Lee Travis reset for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-19-6 Frank Darby reset for Sept 24, 2019 59NCR-19-7 Clifford Earl reset for Oct 22, 2019 59NCR-19-28 James Elijah Washington reset for Sept 24, 2019.
Thank You Thanks to everyone for the flowers, gifts, food, and acts of kindness shown to the family of Ray Wood. Beverly Wood
Dondie’s is open this Sunday, September 1st 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -Full Menu AvailableDes Arc, Arkansas - (870) 256-3311
Christmas quilt raffle... The Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) of the First Christian Church in Stuttgart, will raffle a Christmas Carol quilt at their Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale on October 12, 2019. Tickets are $1.00 each and may be purchased from any CWF member or by calling the church office at 673-8402. You need not be present to win.
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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, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. _________________ To Whom It May Concern: A BMW 2015 V i n : WBA3N3L51FK2343 was picked up om 7-1119 at Hwy 63 S at the request of the Arkansas State Police.. 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 priority 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, Mon-Fri, 8am5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges
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Eagle Fest gets Des Arc ready for 2019 football season Eagle Fest was held on Friday, August 23, at Eagle Field in Des Arc. The football teams, cheerleaders, and band were introduced to attendees.
Des Arc Senior High Eagle Football team
3rd & 4th Peewee football team
Eagle Senior High Band Des Arc Junior High Football team
DAHS Senior High Cheerleaders DAHS Junior High Cheerleaders
5th & 6th Peewee Football team
K-2nd Flag Football team