August 9, 2023 edition

Restoration begun on Hazen’s historic Kocourek building

Restoration has begun on the historic 1907 Kocourek and Son building in Hazen. Prairie County Historical Center, Inc., a 501(C) (3) entity has been formed by area residents to restore the building. The mission of the Center is to preserve and share the family histories of Prairie County. The Center will provide a community meeting place/event center that will enhance county community spirit and education.

The vision of the Center is for present and future generations to experience the family histories of Prairie County and understand how the lives of these families shaped the culture of Prairie County and our state. The restoration will require several years with financial assistance from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and individual and corporate donations. Jay Kesler, former president, chancellor, and current President Emeritus of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana has said, “Young people need something stable to hold onto, a culture connection, a sense of their own past, and a hope for their own future.”

More information about the Prairie County Historical Center, Inc. will be shared in future articles. Meanwhile, information can be obtained from David Hardke or Danny Rieke.

Q uoru m C ourt p asses noise ordinance

The Prairie County Quorum Court held a special meeting on Monday, July 31, to discuss an ordinance that would adopt rules and regulations to limit external noise caused by data centers. Ordinance 202313 was passed to prevent noise disturbance in

Prairie County and within its unincorporated limits. Justices present were Calhoun, Payne, Hinson, King, Stallings, Willeford, and Hooks. Justices Smith and Childress were absent. The entire ordinance can be read in this week’s Herald.

Des Arc’s Palace Drug under new ownershi p

PC Equalization Board sworn in...

The Prairie County Equalization Board elected Terrell Sutton to be its chairman at a meeting held in Des Arc on Tuesday, August 1. The entire board was sworn in by County Clerk Gaylon Hale. The board rules on complaints concerning county appraisals and taxes on properties. The deadline for complaints is August 15, 2023, and appointments must be made through the County/Circuit Clerk’s office by calling 870-256-4434. The Homestead credit has been increased from $350 to $375, and if you are 65 or older, the taxes are set unless new construction is added.

The members of the board are James Gray and Thelma Gray, whose terms end in 2024; Terrell Sutton and Paul Dickson, whose terms end in 2025; and James Shelman, whose term ends in 2026.

Pictured are Prairie County Judge Lawrence Holloway and Circuit/County Clerk Gaylon Hale, Paul Dickson, Pamela DelGiorno, Thelma Gray, James Shelman, and James Gray, and Terrell Sutton (seated).

After 32 years as owner/operators of the Palace Drug in Des Arc, Ray and Kristen Harvey have sold-retired from the business. Effective August 1, 2023 the new owners are Peyton and Ashley Harvey. Peyton is the nephew of Ray Harvey and has been a pharmacist for 16 years, working in Searcy.

Peyton has also filled in occasionally at the Palace. Peyton is married to Ashley Pitts Harvey and both are graduates of Des Arc High School, They have two children, Kennedy and Hudson.

Helping Peyton will be Rachel Edwards Huggins as pharmacist. Rachel is also a graduate of Des Arc High School. Lisa Mullen will continue to work part time as

before.The customers will recognize the other staff with one new addition of Savanna Gore.

The Palace Drug has a long history in Des Arc. The business is more than 75 years old and is the oldest Drug Store in Prairie County and one of the oldest in the state. Many of the years of ownership have been under the same family.

Kristen Harvey was a relative of the King family. While Peyton is not in the King family, he is the nephew of Ray, so in a way it's still in the family.

The staff and owners of Palace Drug promise to continue the personal service, care and concern that has been a trademark of the home town, home owned, independent pharmacy.

Peyton and Ray Harvey (Rita Dobson photos.)

Peyton Harvey and Rachel Edwards Huggins.

Dr. Richard

Charles Young

Dr. Richard “Dick”

Charles Young, age 76, of Texarkana, Arkansas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family.

Dr. Young was born July 22, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois. He was retired from Public Education system and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Beech Street First Baptist Church and Brinkley Lodge No. 295. He enjoyed playing a round of golf and going hunting and fishing. He had a passion for church security and being a member of the security team.

Dr. Young was a model Christian man, always putting others before himself and leading by example. He was a fantastic husband, dad and grandpa. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marjorie Young, and two brothers, Chris Young and Steve Young.

He is survived by his loving wife of twentynine years, Gail Young; son, Chad Young of Hot Springs, Arkansas; four daughters and sons-inlaw, Corie and Chance Hollingsworth of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jessica and Joey German of Little Rock, Arkansas; Christina and Randall Brumfield of West Virginia, Mandy Marshall of Malvern, Arkansas; eleven grand-

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children, Cate Hollingworth, Saer Hollingsworth, Rinn Hollingsworth, Tucker Young, Lucas German, Amelia Brumfield, Abigail Brumfield, Armandia King, Laney King, Lydia King, Nevaeh King and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas with Rev. Craig Jenkins officiating.

Randal Joe Skarda

Randy Joe Skarda, 71, passed away at his home on August 6, 2023 in the early morning, surrounded by his wife and children.

Randal Joseph Skarda was born January 29, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas but came home to Hazen to Joe and Ruby Skarda. He was married to Vicki Wood Skarda for 46 years. He is survived by his wife and three children, Seth (Jaime) Skarda of Hazen, Randa Skarda Saul (Dare) of Des Arc, Ross Skarda of Hazen (Corinne); 10 grandchildren Dylan, Cache and

Archer Skarda, Ireland, Lyla, Vivian, Julianna, Rellic (D4) Saul, Carter Jane and Lola Skarda; his sister Connie Skarda of Dallas; nephew Joseph (Wendy) Skarda and great niece Raegan Skarda of Memphis; and numerous other family members and friends including Frank Skarda, who was like a brother to him.

He was a lifelong resident of the Hazen community, going all the way through school, graduating in 1970. After high school, he went to Arkansas State and graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science. While at ASU he was a proud member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He then came back home to follow in his father’s footsteps and began his farming career of 48 years. In 1996 he was recognized for his hardwork and dedication earning Farm Family of the Year for Prairie County. Farming was his true passion, and he farmed through the spring of 2023 with his sons in spite of his illness. He was an avid collector and restorer of antique farm equipment and spent many days and nights building and rebuilding in his shop. He was extremely proud of one project in particular, Mount Thrashmore,

which you can see lit up on his reservoir. Randy was very philanthropic and gave his time and support to many local organizations including the Grand Prairie Rice Festival, Kocourek and Son (Prairie County Historical Center), and the Czech Cemetery Organization. He also served on the Hazen City Council for 10 years.

Randy was a dedicated farmer, father and grandfather. Later in life he began his real joy, being Heehaw to his 10 grandchildren. He loved spending time attending softball, baseball, basketball and football games for his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Joe and Ruby Skarda, and his brother Gary Skarda. Visitation will be held August 9th from 10-11, with service at 11 at Hazen First United Methodist Church, and burial to follow at Czech Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Prairie County Historical Center at P.O. Box 1132, Hazen, AR 72064. The family would like to thank North Little Rock Carti and Urology and Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Randy during his illness.

Prairie County 4-H competes in State O’Rama...

4-Hers from Prairie County travelled to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville on Wednesday, July 26th to compete in state 4-H competitions, and attend events on campus. Prairie County came back with several top five placings. Kinslea Fowler placed 3rd on her Health Speech, Adysen Johnston placed 5th in Horticulture ID and the FCS Skillathon Team (Mason Fincham, Adysen Johnston, and Kinslea Fowler) placed 3rd place.

Rogers wins award...

Hazen Cemetery

The Hazen Cemetery depends on donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. Our donations have steadily declined over the past few years which is making this increasingly more difficult.

We would like to remind everyone that has loved ones in the Hazen Cemetery and anyone that would just like to help, that we do need your help in maintaining the cemetery. We would also like to say a special “Thank You” to those of you who have been faithful with your contributions. Thanks, Barbara Rogers, Secretary

Donations may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery

P.O. Box 92 Hazen, Arkansas 72064

Arkansas 72064 Ph. 870-255-4538

Email: heraldpublishing@gmail.com

Des Arc Ambulance Director Christy Rogers recently attended the AEMTA EMS Conference & Trade Show and brought home the BLS Ambulance service of the year award presented by the Arkansas Ambulance Association.

Motivated Bison open new practice with great week

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Carlisle Bison football team is hungry after getting all the way to the Class 2A state championship game, only to come away with the runner-up trophy.

The Bison suffered only two losses a year ago after winning only one game in 2021. Both losses were to rival Hazen in the regular-season finale and the state championship game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

“How motivated our kids are right now is amazing,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said. “They are high school kids. They see that Hooten’s didn’t rank them in the Top 10 and how people aren’t talking about how good they think they

can be this year. We’re talking about a team that just came off a state-championship appearance and returns 16 starters. They are motivated. They are hungry.

“They way that it ended left a bad taste in their mouths. We’ve got a really good group of seniors. They want to be back there and they want to end it in a different way this time. They are giving us everything they’ve got right now. I’m really proud of the effort.”

Wilson said the first week of fall camp went well.

“The first week went great,” he said. “It’s what I think were five really good practices. Our attitudes were great all week. The effort was great. There

Hazen shakes off rust during first week of camp

wasn’t one time that I can think of that we had to get on to a guy for effort being bad. I know they were tired at the end of the week because our whole staff was tired. But they got after it all week. They did everything we could ask for.”

The Bison have 28 players on their roster after the first week of the season.

“It may be one or two more than we thought,” Wilson said. “We thought we’d be somewhere between 26 and 28. We had one kid come out for a day then decided that he didn’t want to keep playing football. We’re right at where we expected to be.”

The Bison will get on the field for a scrimmage game Aug. 15 at Conway Christian.

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The defending Class 2A state champion Hazen Hornets were trying to “knock” the rust off during the first week of fall camp.

“It wasn’t too bad,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said.

Besancon said he had 28 players finish the first week of practice.

“That’s what I figured,” he said. “With as many as we had, I knew we’d have a few that would tap out or that I would have to get rid of, it’s a good number.”

Besancon said his offense is doing well. “I feel like our offense is where I’d expect us to be,” he said. “Offensively, we’re

clicking. The kids know what we expect. They’ve been in this system for a couple of years now. It’s nothing new. We’re adding a few formations, trying to put a few wrinkles in there.”

Josh Dawson has taken a majority of the snaps at quarterback in replacing four-year starter Luke King.

“We’re working two or three kids there,” Besancon said. “Josh Dawson is getting most of the reps. He’s doing a good job. He’s picking up on some stuff real quick. I don’t worry about the run-

ning game aspect of what we do. It’s more about the passing game part of what we do that we’ve got to spend a little more time on.”

Defensively, Besancon said they have not worked on any team defense yet. “We’ve just done a lot of individual defensive stuff,” he said. “Naturally, we’ve got to replace a few guys, move a few guys around. Some may have to play a different spot this year.”

Hazen opens the season at home against Marianna on Aug. 24.

Eagles open practice with 25 players

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Des Arc Eagles have 25 players on the roster after the first week of fall camp.

“That is opposed to 19 last year,” Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said. “Our kids have worked really well. It’s still a small senior class.

We’ve got only four seniors, but our kids have done a really good job of acclimating to the heat and how hard they’ve worked. I’ve just been really proud of them.”

Barbaree said sophomore lineman Chandler Dobbins is standing out for his team right now.

“He started for us in senior high last year,” Barbaree said. “He’s looked really good. I think he’s going to be a special football player for us. He loves to work out. He’s a different type of kid.”

Senior quarterback Cache Flanagan is looking good, Barbaree said.

“We’ve moved him to secondary on defense this year,” Barbaree said. “I think he’s going to have a really good,

special year for us, as well.”

A year ago, the Eagles got off to a horrendous start, losing their first two games to Hazen and Carlisle by a combined 95-0. A game with Bald Knob scheduled in between was cancelled because of severe weather. “We’re still young,” Barbaree said. “That is the good and bad thing. We’ll have 17 returning starters, but with that being said, we’re facing Hazen first and Hazen has a lot coming back other than the quarterback (Luke King). We’ll be able to compete. I just want to see us get better throughout the year. I think that is the big thing for me.

“If we continue to grow the way we have over the spring and summer, we’ll be ok. If we are playing our best ball at the end of the year, we’ll be good.”

Des Arc will host Central Arkansas Christian in a scrimmage game Aug. 17. The Eagles open the season Sept. 1 at home against Hazen.

Carlisle Bison golf

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Carlisle Bison and Lady Bison golf teams participated in a seasonopening match at the

Grand Prairie Country Club last week. Heather Buffalo led the way, shooting 51 over nine holes. Carly Cook shot 59. Lane Bowlan shot 57 for the boys.

Legal Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Arlene Burks, DECEASED 59PR-23--29

Last Known address of Decedent: 5610 Hwy 86 North, Hazen, AR 72064

Date of Death: May 7, 2022

On July 31, 2022, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributees was filed with respect to the estate of Arlene Burks, deceased, with the clerk of the probate 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/s 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 distribute/s are:

Eddie Raper 1863 Hwy 306C Colt, AR 72736

Jo Zimmerman 30 Circle Drive Carlisle, AR 72024

This notice first published on the 9th day of August, 2023.

Knowing everything is a blessing and a curse ... by

Dr. James L. Snyder

If you ever spent more than five minutes with me, you would conclude that I do not know everything. I would agree 100%.

It is not bad that I don't know everything. I know today more than I knew ten years ago, if that is any consolation. The thing that is surprising to me is that I do not know what I need to know when I need to know it. Although I struggle with not knowing everything, I don't make it a priority in my life. I accept that I do not know everything, and if I can learn something new, I'm all for it. This is not true for everyone in our house. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, according to my experience, knows just about everything. Even though I have known her for over 50 years, I still can't understand how she's reached that point. It's been a blessing because when I can't do something, I ask her; she knows it, and more than that, she can explain it to me. A few years ago, her vehicle broke down. I don't remember what was wrong with it, but

we had it towed to the garage to fix. I took my wife to the garage with her vehicle.

When we got there, she walked in to talk to the mechanic. This was our first time at this repair shop, so we didn't know them, and they didn't know us. But The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage told him what was wrong with her vehicle and what he needed to do to fix it.

He looked at me, then back at her, and said, "Yes, ma'am. I'll take care of your vehicle."

When we went to pick up her vehicle, the mechanic said, "Ma'am, how did you know what was wrong with your vehicle and furthermore how did you know how to fix it?"

She went into a long explanation, and I just smiled.

When she finished explaining, he looked at her and asked, "Would you like a job here?"

It's good to have someone in the house who knows everything. Someone who knows what’s wrong but, more importantly, someone who knows how to fix it. That night around the dinner table, we chuckled

at the day's events. Knowing everything can be a great blessing, but it can also be a curse.

When it comes to thrift store shops within a 100mile radius of our home, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage knows them all and everything about them. She is a regular visitor to every one of them. Not only does she know them, but everybody knows her.

I know where all the McDonald's restaurants are, but that's my limit. After all, they do have Apple Fritters. Monday this past week, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage went grocery shopping in the next town. When she got home, I could see she was very frustrated. I couldn't understand her frustration, and sometimes I'm cautious about asking.

So all I said was, "How was your shopping trip?" “Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.”

I was concerned because I knew at this point she was frustrated about something. "Do you know," she said as frustrated as I've ever seen her, "that there’s a new thrift store just 5 miles from our house? That thrift store has been there for over a year, and

I didn't know about it."

I was almost as shocked as she was because that did not seem real. How dare a thrift store shop open up without telling her? Nobody in the other thrift stores even mentioned it to her, which was strange. How this information slipped by my wife is a mystery above my pay grade. It shows that even when you know everything, there is something you don't know.

I knew that the next several days were going to be difficult until she was able to go and visit that new thrift store shop. I was tempted to go along with her, but under the stress of the situation, I thought it was not a good idea.

I have a good idea very few times, and this was one of those times.

When she returned from visiting the new thrift store shop, her face was all aglow. There was a wonderful smile on her face while she carried a basket full of items from the store. Looking at me, she said, "I had the most wonderful time at that new thrift store shop. It's a wonderful place and I got to know everybody

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

there."

It certainly wasn't surprising to me. Now she knows all the thrift store shops in the area, for which she was very grateful.

If anybody wants to know what thrift store they should visit, my wife asks, "What are you looking for?" When they tell her, she then tells them which one to go to and how much they can expect to pay for that item.

I’ve learned that wisdom is a vital aspect of life. A Bible verse that says this is James 1:5, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

When I recognize how short I am on knowledge, I then can come to God who is liberal in His giving of knowledge. My choice is, rely on my wisdom or the wisdom of God. That’s the only wisdom I can trust.

Dr. James L. Snyder lives in Ocala, FL with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Telephone 1-352-216-3025, e-mail jamessnyder51@gmail.co m, website www.jamessnyderministries.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

Phone (870) 552 - 3100

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 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. Tony Haskins

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

Pastor Darrell Foster

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.

Pastor David Rogers

Sunday School: 10 AM

Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM

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

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.

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

Oasis Church of Hazen 113 North Hazen Ave. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Teddy Walker 870-255-5640

Family Worship Center 9th & Main St. Des Arc, AR 72040 Sunday School 10 am Sunday Service 11 am & 6 pm

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

James 1:5

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Help Needed. Does not have to be certified. I need help in my home on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon or from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Help with medicine, baths, eating, etc. Call Linda Flippo at 870255-3839.

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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, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

To Whom It May Concern: A 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, VIN#4M2DU86W94ZJ06619 was picked up on 1-17-2023 on Hwy. 70 between Hazen and Biscoe at the request of the Hazen Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 801 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, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

Grand Prairie Country Club announces tournament winners

Entergy offers programs to help with costly summer utility bills

Little Rock, Ark. – Each season of the year has its own impact on energy bills, with summertime usually trending bills up.

Increasing energy usage during hot summer tem-

peratures can lead to higher bills up summer funds. Entergy Arkansas is sharing tips to help customers sunblock their utility budgets during the summer heat!

Entergy Arkansas offers a variety of energy efficiency programs and resources to help keep bills affordable – from easy doit-yourself tips such as changing air filters and closing curtains, to products like free fans, energy efficiency kits and low-cost programmable thermostats. Because cooling costs make up approximately 55% of an average customer’s electric bill, Entergy Arkansas urges customers to combine these tips and products to

help keep summer energy usage down. For customers who are already facing high bills from the summer heat, we are doing everything we can to make payment assistance available. We offer these bill management tools to help them gain a better understanding of their energy usage and manage their payment options: LIHEAP – LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a program

that provides money to help people with energy bills and other energy-related expenses. LIHEAP is funded through the federal government and works with local community action agencies to help customers pay for and keep electric service in their homes. Summer

LIHEAP bill assistance is open July 10 – September 30.

Level Billing – Entergy averages your bill over a rolling 12-month period, so you have a consistent bill each month of the year.

Pay about the same every month, with no surprises.

Pick-A-Date – Choose what day of the month you get billed to line up with your budget and manage your cash flow.

Deferred Payment – Talk with us about your situation and we may be able to make deferredpayment arrangements. Call 1-800ENTERGY (1-800-3683749).

Payment Extension –Qualifying customers who need additional time to pay their bill can call our automated answering system at 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) or request an extension through myEntergy.  Power to Care – Through Entergy’s The Power to Care program, local nonprofit agencies can provide emergency bill payment assistance to seniors and disabled individuals in crisis.

In addition to do-it-yourself tips and products, Entergy Arkansas provides free in-home energy assessments and rebates through the Entergy Solutions program to help reduce the up-front cost of installing energy-efficient equipment, such as highefficiency HVAC tune-ups, insulation, air sealing and duct sealing. Customers can access these benefits at www.entergy-

arkansas.com/energy_efficiency/main/.

Seniors Champ Craig Brown, Men’s Champ Grant Shelman, and Super Seniors Champ Eddie McMullen.

Women’s Champ Jennifer Kelly and Women’s Senior Champ Tammy Lott.

Junior Champ Sam Clayton (left)

Youth Champ Lane Petty (right)

The Grand Prairie Country Club held its Club Championship tournament this past Saturday and Sunday. The winners were: Overall Champ Grant Shelman, Men’s Champ Grant Shelman, Seniors Champ Craig Brown, Super Seniors Champ Eddie McMullen, Women’s Champ Jennifer Kelly, Women’s Senior Champ Tammy Lott, Junior Champ Sam Clayton, and Youth Champ Lane Petty. Grant withstood an onslaught of birdies and an eagle on the front nine by Beau Lott and steady play by Britt Stallings to cap it off with a birdie of his own on the finishing green. (Photos by Cole Sheets.)