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Hazen athletes hold car wash. (See pictures on p. 6.)
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Old Interstate I-40 bridge faces demolitions
Friday August 6 Pasta and Meatball Supper Slovak Parish Hall 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday August 9 Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive Hazen First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday August 10 Quorum Court Meeting 6:00 Annex Building in Des Arc Thursday August 12 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. City Hall Hazen School District Open Houses Starting at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday August 16 Hazen School District starts back to school! Thursday August 19 Hazen City Council meeting 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Hazen City Hall Tuesday August 24 Hazen High School Alumni meeting 6:00 p.m. Thursday August 26 Commodities distribution Hazen First United Methodist Church 10:00 a.m. - noon Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce
Going...going...gone... The above picture shows the east land side end of the old I-40 bridge as it falls. The same fate met the other side on Friday. (Pictures taken by Jacob Bradow.) You may have heard down, and sometimes loud “booms” on stopped, the new Thursday and Friday bridge project turned mornings at 6:30, the time needed to thinking that they may complete the work into have been thunder- four and a half years. claps, but you would be On Thursday, July 29, mistaken. On those the east end of the two days, the landside bridge was blown up ends of the old followed by the west Interstate 40 bridge end on the next day. were destroyed, leaving The girders will be only the steel girders removed by a huge that cross the White crane, and afterwards River and their con- the concrete pillars crete supports stand- still standing in the ing. river will be destroyed According to Stewart and the pieces will be Richardson, who has dredged out and been part of the project removed from the site. since its beginning in The new bridge can April, 2017, the com- accommodate three pletion of the new lanes of traffic in both bridge and the destruc- directions. tion of the old bridge These pictures show was supposed to be a the demolition of the two and a half year east end of the strucproject. But river flood- ture from beginning to waters which slowed the end.
DA School hires additional intervention staff By Lisa Mills At the July 29th school board meeting, additional staff was hired to assist students who may need help to catch up from learning loss due to Covid. Judy Denton and Diane Tipton will be available two days a week as High School Interventionists. Jenna Edwards will be available full time as an Elementary Aide. The additional staff will have a two year contract to be paid from “Covid American Rescue Plan” funds. The district received $907,000 to be used by December, 2024, and can be used for student health and safe
learning environment, support staff, and to address learning loss. Tabetha Baxter was hired as a full time Special Education Aide and bus driver to “Sunshine School”. Deborah Grady was hired as High School Kitchen Manager and Baylee Andrews was hired as Elementary Kitchen Manager. High School cafeteria workers hired were Mary Ann Hood and Paula Mullet. Elementary cafeteria workers hired were Krystal Wyatt and Erica Ramey. A new classified salary plan was approved. This will place employees on a salary instead of
hourly pay, and the salary schedule will top out at 15 years. Per state mandate, a board resolution was approved for step increases of 5%. Changes were approved to the 2021-2022 Certified and Classified personnel policies with no major changes. Gorge Kennedy was removed as Disbursing Officer for school accounts, and Marc Sherrill was approved as Disbursing Officer. The board approved Dr. Sherrill’s recommendation to pay $2,000 per semester for a “Covid Contact Person.” This person will be be contacted by any student or staff who tests positive
for Covid and then will proceed to contact everyone who was exposed. The $4,000 will be paid from the Covid American Rescue Plan funds. Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland and High School Principal Michael Strothers presented tests results for 2020-2021. Both reported that they did expect lower scores due to Covid, as did other schools, but were very happy that the scores were as high as they were. Results shown for the 17 districts (of all sizes) in the Wilbur D. Mills Co-op placed Des Arc with the highest performance. The 8th
Grade was ranked 5th, and the 10th Grade was ranked 6th in the state for Math. The 7th and 8th Grades were ranked 10th in the state in Reading. Present at the meeting were Superintendent Marc Sherrell, Board Members Johnny Reidhar, Sylvester Holloway, Stewart Morton, Charlie Brown, Jordan Smith and Drew Widenar, High School Principal Michael Strothers, Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland and District Treasurer Natasha Richards. Thanks to Cheryl Holland for providing delicious snacks for everyone.
Hazen Senior Center reopens August 3rd The Hazen Senior Citizen Center will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon beginning in August. Lunch
will be served at the Center from 11:00 a.m.12:00 noon. Seniors are invited to come in for games and lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays!
Local students graduate and the Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced its spring 2021 graduates. Local students who graduated from UA Little Rock during the spring semester include: Tonya Anderson of DeValls Bluff, AR,
Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work Michael Goldfarb of Hazen, AR, Master of Science in Business Information Systems Nearly 1,260 degrees were awarded for the spring 2021 semester.
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Rosemary Katherine Basler Hooks Rosemary Katherine Basler Hooks, 95, Hazen, Arkansas passed away on July 29, 2021. Born May 2, 1926 in Morrilton, Arkansas to F r a n k J o s e p h Basler and Rosa Yanker Basler, she graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1943. After working at First State Bank as a bookkeeper, on May 9, 1950, she married Edward D. Hooks of Slovak, Arkansas, who preceded her in death in 2002. She was a parishioner of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church for 71 years and a pillar of the community. She is survived by brother, Ben Basler of Wisconsin, seven children, 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Children: Dan (Paula) Hooks, Hazen, Ar., Beth Lewis, Hot Springs, Ar.; Sr. Susan Hooks, OSB Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Indiana; Edward Hooks, Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Paul (Carol) Hooks, Stuttgart, Ar., Janet (Bruce) McDaniel, Broken Arrow, Ok., Sarah Berryman, Pea Ridge, Ar. Strong in her Catholic faith, Rosemary had a special devotion to Mary and always kept a rosary handy. With a willing spirit, busy hands, and a giving heart, she loved her family and full house at family gatherings. She had a green thumb and loved flowers, her garden and sharing plants. She also loved music, baking bread and trying new recipes as she fed the multitudes. She
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loved to travel and never met a stranger as she could “talk to a fence post”. Sister Paschaline, OND, her high school teacher described Rosemary in the 1943 Sacred Heart yearbook, “She hath a natural wise—sincerity”. An avid reader and letter writer, she had a remarkable memory and loved telling stories. Into her 90’s, she sang songs from childhood, recalled names and recited poems from her school days. Raised during the Great Depression, her thriftiness and “can-do” spirit were evident in one of her many adages, “Waste not, want not.” Rosemary served in the parish altar Society as president, the Catholic Youth Organization and Parish Council. She was a 4-H group leader and a member of the Prairie County Extension Homemakers Club. A volunteer for the Hazen Library, she was on the Library board in 1965 that spearheaded a 1% tax for the Prairie County library that passed. In 1970’s she was a docent at the Grand Prairie Agricultural Museum, Stuttgart, Ar. She treasured her Morrilton family and friends, enjoyed family reunions on Petite Jean Mountain and was the “go-to” for family ties and memories. Sharp witted, she held her own in conversations with intellectuals to children from all walks of life, often with humor and wise sayings from her own parents. Visitation was Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. in the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The funeral mass was officiated by Rev. Shaun Wesley on Monday at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Holy Rosary School in Stuttgart or Sacred Heart School in Morriliton. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
William Cyle Harris William Cyle Harris, of Des Arc, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on August 12, 1972 to L i n d a Overturf Wasson and Tommy Harris. Cyle grew up in Fayetteville, AR and Springfield, MO. He graduated from Kickapoo High School in 1990, and accepted a football scholarship to attend Ouachita Baptist University, following in the footsteps of grandfather O. J. Harris and uncle Cliff Harris. Cyle was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Lorraine and Elmo Overturf of Des Arc and O. J. and Margaret Harris of Hot Springs. Following a football injury, Cyle joined the U. S. Army serving in the 2-22 Infantry in the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, NY from 1992 through 1995.
Tours of duty were Panama, California and Somalia during “Operation Restore Hope” and Haiti during “Operation Uphold Democracy.” After his successful Army career and stints at the University of Arkansas and the U of A Rugby team, Cyle moved to the Little Rock area where he played for the Little Rock Rugby Club while training for the Sherwood Fire Department. After ten years with the department and reaching the rank of Captain, Cyle faced the biggest challenge of his life when he was diagnosed with ALS. By then a young husband to Michelle and father to Caroline and Walker, the family waged a 13 year battle against the fatal disease. After early retirement and moving to Des Arc to be near family, Cyle started coaching his children in all of their sports endeavors. Coach Cyle also started the Pride of the Prairie Pee-Wee Football Camp which trained many young people in Des Arc and surrounding areas. In that program, he was able to teach his son Walker the game of football. Many hours were spent with Walker and friends going over film and talking strategy. Coach Cyle’s training guided Walker and teammates to the 5th and 6th Grade Delta Peewee Football championship after an undefeated season. He also spent countless hours following their sporting teams. In December of 2020, Cyle was proud to see his daughter Caroline sign a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the Ouachita Baptist University Lady TIgers. Cyle is survived by his loving wife and caregiver Michelle Livesay Harris, his daughter Caroline Marie Harris, and son William Walker Harris, all of Des Arc. He leaves behind his mother and stepfather Linda Overturf (Dick) Wasson of Little Rock, father and stepmother Tommy (Mary) Harris of Tyler, TX, sister Joy Wasson (Reggie Grant) of NLR, nephews Fisher and Felix DeClerk, and mother-in-law Nina Lyn Livesay of Des Arc along with many family members and friends. Visitation will be on Friday, July 30 from 6 to 8 pm at Garth Funeral Home, 221 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Funeral services with Pastor Jonathan Bevil officiating will be held on Saturday, July 31 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, 605 Erwin Street, Des Arc. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Chris Donahue, Brad Fox, Davey Mitchell, Jim Miners, Pat Kapper, Chad Avants, and Eddie Phillips along with a Fire Department Color Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association Arkansas Chapter, First United Methodist Church of Des Arc, or the Des Arc High School Booster Club. www.garthfuneralhome.com.
Jessie Mae Taylor Jessie Mae Taylor, 85 of Des Arc, passed away on Saturday, July 24 at U n i t y H e a l t h W h i t e C o u n t y Medical Center in Searcy. Jessie Mae was born June 17, 1936 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas to Henry Johnson and Fannie Easter HarshawJohnson. She was the widow of O.B. Taylor. Jessie Mae was a longtime member of Riverside Church of God in Christ in Des Arc under the leadership of Elder Amos Ransom, where she served as a member of the church’s Usher board, until the church permanently closed its doors. While growing up in Hickory Plains, she was a member of Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. “Duck” as Jessie Mae was affectionately known, received her education from the Biscoe Public School System in Biscoe. Jessie Mae was a longtime employee of Des Arc Public School where she worked as the School Custodian for more than 15 years before retiring. She was also a longtime employee of Des Arc Shirt Factory. Her parents, her husband O.B. Taylor, two sons: David Taylor and Greg Taylor; three brothers: O.D. Johnson, Sam Johnson and Jack Johnson; two sisters: Margaret Parker and Lucinda (Robert) Enlow all preceded Jessie Mae in death. Survivors are: four sons: Philip Hood, Tim Taylor and Gary Taylor all of Des Arc, AR; and Chris (Shannon) Taylor of Sherwood, AR; five daughters: Tressia Russell, Constance Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Nichole (Todd) TaylorSims and Tonya Aytchan all of Des Arc, AR; 20 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren; a brother Henry Johnson of Kansas City, KS; a sister in law Gaza Banks of Holly Grove, AR; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 31 at 11 AM at Gospel Mission Church, 210 Mission Lane in Des Arc with Pastor Bobby Enlow officiating. Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley. Pallbearer are: Jimmy Enlow, K.J. Rogers, Preston Chase, Mark Swiney, Scotty Parker and DeAndre’ Benson.
Margaret Louise Couey Guenther Unick Margaret Louise Couey Guenther Unick, 89, departed her place on Earth July 29, 2021 in Lakeport, California. Louise was born May 8, 1932 in Atkins, Arkansas to Floyd and Margaret
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Ronald “Butch” Parchman Ronald “Butch” Parchman, 75, of Des Arc died Friday July 30, 2021 at Wo o d r u f f C o u n t y H e a l t h C e n t e r McCrory Nursing Home in McCrory, Arkansas. Butch was born October 28, 1945 in Des Arc to Elza and Madeline (McClain) Parchman. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one brother, Danny Parchman and wife, Donna, two nieces, Ashley Parchman, Kimberly Parchman, and numerous cousins. Butch was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation is 10:00 am Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services immediately following at 11:00. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro. Doyle Oden officiating. Pallbearers are Jeff McClain, Randy Weaver, Andrew
Weaver, Johnny Rogers, Timmy Sears, and Mike Cox.
Benny George Billings, Jr. Benny George Jr., (B.J.) Billings of Carlisle earned his wings on July 30, 2021. He was born October 29, 1979. His parents are B e n n y Billings and Shelia and step-father Greg Renner. B.J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Elsie Huggs and Albert and Gladys Billings and his great grandparents Everette and Myrtle Todd and George and Becky Smith. B.J. graduated from Carlisle High School. He leaves behind his favorite dog Molly and his aunts, Mary D., Cora, Mary S., Glenda, and Betty; his uncles, Wendall, Rudy, and Leroy and lots of cousins and friends. He loved going to church and singing and rainbows. He was baptized at Immanuel Baptist church and B.J. loved his pastor Bro. Homer and Sandy Collins. Visitation was from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, August 2, 2021 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. The funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Carlisle. Interment was in Concord Cemetery North of Furlow, Arkansas. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
David Michael Donahue David Michael Donahue of Hazen, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2021. He was born June 28, 1953 in El Dorado, Arkansas. David was a member of the Hazen First Baptist Church. David was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Hurt, step-father, Porter Hurt, father, Clyde Donahue, brothers, Clyde Donahue Jr. and Kenny Donahue and his sister, Debbie Hooper. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tammy Donahue; son, Casey Donahue and his wife, Toni Wiseman Donahue; his daughter, Brandy Donahue O’Neil and husband, Jeremy; his grandchildren, Conner Wiseman, Morgan Donahue, and Christopher Michael Henry O’Neil; sisters, Sherran Gray, Laura Blue, and Jean Lewis; brothers, Glen Hurt and Steve Lewis. David spent his life working for his family. He was kind and loved the Lord. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the First Baptist church in Hazen. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
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Blurred Vision -
By Nathaniel Bradow
“Mascot Suggestions”
Winners in every sense of the word... These girls rocked it at Nationals in Tennessee!! They are 5-0 and made it to the last round!! The tournament was cut short because of rain and the team had to settle for third. Hometown girl Lexie Dulany is pictured 2nd from the right. Way to go Panthers Elite!!
American Red Cross urges residents to beware the heat LITTLE ROCK, Ar (July 23, 2021) When the dog days of summer deliver hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas urges residents to take precautions against the heat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 700 Americans die each year due to summer’s sweltering heat. Heat-related deaths are one of the deadliest weather-related health outcomes in the United States. Everyone is at risk when temperatures rise above 90 degrees; and the elderly and the very young are most susceptible to heat and heatrelated illnesses. Heatrelated illnesses can cause serious injury and even death if unattended. Signs of heat-related illnesses include nausea, dizziness, flushed or pale skin, heavy sweating and headaches. Persons with heat-related illness should be moved to a cool place, given cool water to drink and ice packs or cool wet cloths should be applied to the skin. If a victim refuses
water, vomits or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately. Red Cross Heat Wave Safety Tips: ▪ Prepare. Discuss heat safety precautions with members of your household. Have a plan for what to do if the power goes out. ▪ Dress for the heat. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella. ▪ Stay hydrated. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine, which dehydrate the body. ▪ Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid high-protein foods, which increase metabolic heat. ▪ Slow down and avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4 and 7 a.m. Take frequent breaks. ▪ Stay indoors when possible. If air-condition-
ing is not available, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine. Remember that electric fans do not cool, they simply circulate the air. ▪ Be a good neighbor. During heat waves, check in on family, friends and neighbors who are elderly or ill and those who do not have air conditioning. Check on your animals frequently, too, to make sure they are not suffering from the heat. ▪ Learn Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED. Know What These Heat-Related Terms Mean: ▪Heat cramps: Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms that usually occur in the legs or abdomen. They are caused by exposure to heat and humidity, and loss of fluids. Heat cramps are an early signal that the body is having trouble with the heat. ▪ Heat exhaustion: Heat exhaustion typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Blood flow to the skin increases, causing blood flow to decrease to the vital organs. This results in a form of mild shock. If not treated, the victim may suffer heat stroke. Signals of heat exhaustion include cool, moist, pale flushed or red skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness; and exhaustion. Body temperature will be near
This past week, gentle readers, the Major League Baseball team in Cleveland did something that should have been done years ago. They changed their official mascot from the Indians to the Guardians. I know this move has been met with mixed reviews. Some people have trouble letting go of what they see as traditions, even if the tradition is racist in nature. I have read several reactions to the change that have been quite scathing and not a little insensitive. Let me paint you a picture of why mascot names such as the “ Indians,” “Chiefs,” and “RedSkins” are so inappropriate and always have been. Imagine a world in which your favorite baseball, basketball, or football player had emblazoned on his chest the word “Caucasians.” That’s not all. The visual representation of this mascot is something that brings to mind a combination of Jeffrey Dohmer and Mr. Bean; something that looks ridiculous with buck teeth, is relatively harmless with a goofy grin, but harkens to a deep-seated viciousness and savagery by carrying a severed head. Now add to that stupid generalization of an entire culture centuries of oppression and attempts to wipe that culture off the face of the earth. Do you think you would like baseball, basketball, or football very much if you were a caucasoid? So, in my humble opinion it is well past time to correct this wrong and
really silly not to. So, here are some suggestions for new names for other teams looking to improve their cultural sensitivity. I played baseball for a small liberal arts college in St. Louis years ago. The mascot for that team is a fictional creature called a Gorlock. The name came from the intersection of Gore and Lockwood which ran through the middle of campus. It has evolved over the years to look like a vicious mix between a griffin and minotaur. When I was there, it looked like an overweight uncle wearing a handlebar mustache and a look of disapproval. My point is, why not go fictional? There are tons of vicious aggressive and terrorizing enemies and threats that run through literature. How about the Washington Orcs or the Kansas City Saurons. If Tolkien isn’t your thing (or you can’t afford the royalties), how about the W a s h i n g t o n Whitewalkers or the Kansas City Zombies. Given the number of politicians in residence in Washington D.C., coldhearted not completely human beings bent on destruction and world domination isn’t that far off for a mascot. If you don’t go for fiction, how about going with things from the natural world. The Kansas City Kudzoo or Copperheads. The Washington Willows or Water Moccasins. The Florida State Swampthings or Serpents. Or, you could stick with a theme that already
exists in your area. For example, the Kansas City Kings (goes with the Royals and is alliterative), or the Washington Minutemen (goes with Nationals), or the Ole’ Miss High Rollers (goes with the casinos). If you wanted to go historical, you could go with the Kansas City Explorers or the Washington Founders. Or if you prefer a really scary mascot, go with the Florida State Summer Tourists (those guys can be savage). Or the Washington D.C. State Senators. There are lots of different options from frightening to absurd that would serve just as well if not better than the antiquated and overtly racist or oppressive mascots that are still milling about the sportosphere. I know none of these are great or even close to acceptable, but just because you might have to get used to a new name doesn’t mean the world is going to come crashing down. In our own state the Arkansas State Indians changed to the Red Wolves, and magically the football team started to become contenders for the Sunbelt Conference title in football. Maybe correcting our collective Karma is a good thing. You have to admit. Something needs to change in Washington. The football team has been laughable in the NFC East for decades. To comment, you can reach me at thatbradowguy@gmail.com
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES M. GAMMONS, DECEASED 59SPR-21-20 Last Known address of Decedent: 306 E. Front St., Hazen, AR 72064 Date of Death: June 25, 2020 On July 23, 2021, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee was filed with respect to the estate of James M. Gammons, deceased, with the clerk of the pro-
bate division of the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee or his or her attorney within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or they shall be forever barred and
precluded from any benefit of the estate. The name, mailing address and telephone number of the distributee’s attorney is J. Michael Stuart Stuart Law Firm, P.A. P.O. Box 206 Lonoke, AR 72086 (501) 676-5500 This notice first published on the 28th day of July 2021.
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We we be served coffee in Heaven?... by Dr. James L. Snyder
“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3). Calvary Baptist Church West North Front Street, Hazen, AR Phone: (870) 255 - 4038 Christian VanHouten, pastor Sunday School: 9:50 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC: 6 PM Evening Worship 6:45 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM First Baptist Church 224 N. Hazen Ave. Hazen, AR 72064 Phone: (870) 255 - 4464 Sunday Service Sunday School: 10:00 AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
The last several weeks have truly been hectic in every sense of the word. Trying to catch up can be a never-ending job. When I think I’m caught up, I see another thing I need to do. I have learned that kicking the can down the street only hurts your big toe. With so much to do lately, it's hard to prioritize what should come first. The one thought rattling through my brain is, will anybody know if I don't do this job? It doesn’t have to rattle too long before I come to the answer to that inquiry. If I don't do a certain job, the one who will know would be the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. When it comes to activities, she is the queen of priority and completion. I don't have that kind of initiative, but I certainly try. I have discovered that one day a certain activity will have priority; the next day, something else will have priority. Life can be very confusing, especially to someone like me trying to sort out priorities every day. This week I reached a
three-week milestone. I was delighted. That milestone was, I had accomplished every job that I needed to do. I don't have to tell you that that doesn't happen very often; in fact, this may be the first time it has ever happened to me. Reaching this milestone, I was utterly exhausted. I came home and sat in my easy chair, hoping I'll never have to get up again. As I got comfortable, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage asked, "Would you like a cup of coffee?" I can’t think of any time or place I would say no to that offer. She got herself a cup of coffee and joined me in the living room to sit back and relax after all of this work. Nothing calms my mind more than a delicious cup of coffee. My wife makes coffee in the morning and then fills a thermos to make coffee available all day. As I'm sipping that first sip, I just feel the weight of the world lifting off my shoulders. What would my life be without coffee? As we were sitting there, she asked a question, "Do you think they will serve
us coffee in heaven?" I was not in the mood for any serious thinking because my brain was somewhat wavering in sobriety. Why did she have to ask me a question at this time? Especially one as serious as this? However, I couldn’t get this question out of my mind. All the good my coffee does for me would cause me to hope there is coffee in heaven. No matter what my day is like or how stressed I am, a nice hot cup of coffee takes my focus off of the problems I'm having. I have no idea who invented coffee, but I like to meet him sometime and shake his hand. No other invention in the world has as much value to me as coffee. Some people don’t like coffee, and that’s okay with me. They’ll have to have something else to calm them down. Some people want decaffeinated coffee, and that's okay with me, but that's not what I'm going to drink. I want my coffee strong. It doesn't have to be hot necessarily, but it does have to be strong. It has to be the kind of coffee that could take my attention
away from the outside world. And, nobody makes my coffee better than the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Quite often, when I'm out doing things, I try to find a little place where they serve coffee so that I can sit down and relax. In one little café I visit, I have a strict rule, "Refill my coffee every five minutes." That takes care of my anxiety. Back to my wife's question, "Do you think they will serve us coffee in heaven?" For one, there is no stress in heaven like we have in our world today. Just when you think our world can’t get any more stressful, surprise! It does. Just when you think you have seen the worst, surprise! You haven't. Without stress in heaven, it would not be necessary to have coffee. However, I would be delighted to sit down somewhere with the apostle Paul and have a cup of coffee together. You learn things over a cup of coffee that you can't learn anywhere else. There's a whole list of people I would like to sit down with and have coffee in heaven. The coffee there would
not be for taking care of stress but rather enjoying fellowship together. That is another aspect of a hot cup of coffee. Imagine if you would, a bunch of us in heaven sitting around the table enjoying a cup of coffee when at the head of the table is none other than Jesus Christ. Drinking coffee with friends releases a spirit of fellowship like none other. “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3). I'm not sure about the coffee in heaven, but I do know we will have a stress-free time of fellowship with other believers as well as with Christ himself. I’m looking forward to that.
Evening Worship: 6:00 PM Wednesday Service Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 PM Children's Program 7:00 PM "HYPE" Youth 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR Phone (870) 255 - 4657 Pastor Chris Wright Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM
St. John's Lutheran Church Fifth and College Streets, Stuttgart, AR Phone (870) 673 - 2858 Rev. Andrew Toopes, Pastor Worship: 8:00 am-10:15 am Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 AM Radio - KWAK 10:15 AM Sundays www.stuttgartlutheran.com
Pastor David Rogers Sunday School: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM Training 6 PM Wed. Serv. 7 PM
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Alan Minton Hwy. 70 West of DeValls Bluff Sunday School-10:00 a.m. Sunday morning -11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening-5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night-7:00 p.m.
Center Point Missionary Baptist Church 2997, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR Bro. Billy Booth Pastor Sunday School: 10 AM Worship: 10:50 AM BTC: 5 PM Worship: 5:50 PM Wednesday - Youth Night 6:30 PM
Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR. Phone (870) 255 - 3633 Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM St. Peters Episcopal Church Highway 86, Tollville, AR. Worship Service: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:30AM Family Christian Fellowship 603 W Washington Hazen, AR. Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971 Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 7 PM New Bethel MB Church RR1, New Bethel Road, Hazen, AR. Pastor Bro. Freddie McCann Sunday School 10am / Choir Prac. 4:30 / BTC 5pm / Worship Svc 6pm / Wed Night Youth Mtng 6pm / Men's Bible Study 2nd Tues 6:30 / Ladies' Bible Study 3rd Tues 6:30 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Joe Mills 7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR Sunday School:10 AMService:11 AM BTC: 5 PM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wed. A.C.E. at 6:30 PM & Bible Study: 7:00 PM Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR. Rev. Donald Strong - Pastor Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study Carlisle Pentecostal Church of God Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR. Phone 501-438-1643 Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM Mt Zion MB Church Rt 2 Carlisle, AR Rev. Rev. Cruthfield, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Wed Prayer & Bible Class 7 P.M. Fellowship Baptist Church Des Arc, AR Elder Lee Russel Penn, Pastor First Pentecostal Church of Prairie County 3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177 Pastor J N Holmes Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. First Baptist Church 319 Court St., P. O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7732 David Lee - Pastor Sun School: 9:45 AM Worship: 11 AM Awana: 5 PM Worship: 7 PM Holy Temple COGIC Elder McFadden, Pastor
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First United Methodist Church 215 East Third St., Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7789 Rev. Michael Daniel, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM Immanuel Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ricks Highway 13 North Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3100 Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship:11 AM Sunday Evening: 6 PM Wednesday Evening: 7 PM Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3568 Pastor Albert Young Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC 6 PM - Worship 7 PM Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3601 Father Shaun Wesley Sunday Mass 10:30AM English 12:00PM Spanish Tuesday Mass 6:00 PM Wednesday Mass in Spanish 5:30 PM Holy Hour & Confessions 6:05PM Friday (except First Friday) Mass 8:30AM Saturday Mass in Spanish 7:00 PM United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR. Pastor Chris Wright Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM Friendship Lunch: 3rd Wed. of Month, 11:30 AM
First Assembly of God Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M., 6 P.M. Wednesdays WNYG, Kids Club, Bible Study 7 P.M. St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Rev. William Brown - pastor Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Elder James Clark, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Ronnie Mosby Sunday 10:30 AM Monday Bible School 7 PM
Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352-216-3025 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com
Zion Lutheran Church Hwy 79 PO Box 158 Ulm, AR 72170 Phone: 870-241-3778 email: zionlutheran@hotmail.com Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11am Bible study: Wed at 5:30 The Apostolic Church of Des Arc 712 Calhoun Street Services Sunday at 10:30 and Wednesday at 7:30 Pastor Russell Penn St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Biscoe Pastor Jerry Saxton Sunday School 10:00-11:00 Service 11:00-12:00 Hickory Plains United Methodist Church Rev. Debbye Harrison Intersection of Highways 13 and 38 Service starts at 9:45 a.m.
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First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff Pastor Bobby Powers P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR. Phone (870) 998 - 7118 Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11 AM Evening Worship: 5 PM Wednesday Evening: 7 PM Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Joe L. Pumphrey Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship Service: 11 AM Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR. Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Sylvester Swanigan Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR. Fr. Shaun Wesley, School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR.
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-DRIVERS NEEDEDMid-Delta Community Services, Inc. is accepting applications for Regular Full Time, Regular Part Time and Relief Driver positions to transport passengers who reside in Phillips, Monroe, Lee, and Prairie Counties to scheduled destinations. Applicants must be 21 years or older, possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license with a “P” endorsement and a clean driving record, CDL license is a plus. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, good interpersonal skills, pass a drug test and background checks and complete a physical. Salary and benefits are according to qualification and hire status as Relief or Regular Full Time. Regular Full Time positions benefits include optional health insurance, annual and sick leave (based on years of service), holiday pay for regular holidays, and after one year vested pension and life insurance. Drivers are responsible for following designated routes and schedules to pick up and return passengers to designated locations. Drivers must always operate the passenger van/bus in a safe manner following all traffic laws. Perform vehicle pre-trip inspections, record keeping, and providing safe and courteous service. Applications can be picked up at any of Mid-Delta’s Community Centers or by visiting our website: www.middeltacommunityservices.org
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THE CITY OF DES ARC IS HIRING FOR A CEMETERY SEXTON. THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION WITH BENEFITS. JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: LOCATING AND KEEPING RECORDS ON GRAVE SPACES, KEEPING CEMETERY CLEAN AND MOWED, DIGGING GRAVES, SUPERVISING MONUMENT PLACEMENT OR OTHER WORK ON PROPERTY. SOME KNOWLEDGE OF
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Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 2001 GMC Panel Van VIN# 1GDG6H1B9Y907858 located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability
of the owner. The wrecker company claims a first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless the vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.
Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 1998 Chevrolet truck, VIN# 1GCEK19T1XE120623, located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability
of the owner. The wrecker company claims a first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless the vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.
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KEEPING IT CLEAN... The Hazen High School Junior and Senior athletic teams were keeping it clean on Saturday, July 31, at the football field house. The students were raising money for the HHS baseball program. They raised $850 for their cause.
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