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Community Events Calendar Tuesday September 27 Adult Bingo Hazen Library 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m ARTA State Convention Events Center Benton

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Hazen School District Crowns Senior High Homecoming Queen and Junior High Homecoming Princess

Thursday September 29 Hazen Junior High Hornets VS Brinkley Football Game Hornet Field 7:00p.m.

Friday September 30 Hazen Senior High Hornets Football Game @Brinkley 7:00p.m.

Saturday October 8 Movies at the Center Presents: God’s Not Dead 2 6:00 p.m.

DeValls Bluff Community Center

Monday October 10

2016 Hazen Senior High Homecoming Queen Kayla Robinson escorted by Michael Pargo, with her court; Maid of Honor Allie Burroughs escorted by Taylor Cutler, 12th graid maid Faith Young escorted by Virgil Griffen, 12th grade maid Katelyn Hawkins escorted by Lucas Walker, 11th grade maid Hannah Walker escorted by Bradley Jones, 11th grade maid Kynnedi Mothershed escorted by Quintin Bonds, and 10th grade maid Calaysia James escorted by Kyren Mills

Hazen Chapter #5 OES Meeting Hazen Lodge Hall 6:15p.m.

Tuesday October 11 Prairie County Democratic Party Rally Hazen City Park 5:00p.m.

Thursday October 13 Hazen Masonic Lodge Lodge Hall 7:30p.m.

Prairie County Retired Teachers Meeting El Amigo in Hazen 1:00p.m.

Prairie County Master Gardeners BancorpSouth in Hazen 6:00p.m.

2016 Hazen Junior High Homecoming Princess Abby Richardson escorted by Shykeem Jeans-Harris, with her courth; Junior High Maid of Honor Morgan Tosh escorted by Carter Mealler, 9th grade maid Christin Young escorted by Blayne Toll, 9th grade maid Julia White escorted

by Demariae Buchanan, 9th grade maid Lexi Nicholas escorted by Brayden VanHouten, 9th grade maid Destiny Morris escorted by DeAngelo Buchanan, 9th grade maid Lesha Larkin escorted by David Jones, Jr., 9th grade maid Tana Griffin escorted by Lance Adkins, Jr., 9th grade maid Destiny Anderson escorted by Rasheed Mills, 8th grade maid Skyler Whittaker escorted by Ay’Jon Green, 8th grade maid Gracen Scroggins escorted by Keshawn Gray, and 8th grade maid Kristin Curlett escorted by Tarrell Penn. See Page 8 for Parade Pictures

PC Quorum Court Talks Grants and Budgets

Idlewild Extensions Homemakers Club Meeting DeValls Bluff Courthouse

Monday October 31

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Hornet Football See Page 4

The Prairie County Quorum Court met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 20th.

The previous months minutes were approved and the meeting began with a report from Judge Mike Skarda. Skarda reported that county budgets are needed by Octobers 30th. He also reported that roads are being graded and fixed up through out the county.

Chief Deputy Bill Duerson reported that the Sheriff’s department had submitted the application for a communication grant. The grants values around $39,341.61. The grant includes two disptach consoles, 194 hand helds, twenty-eight different modesl of handhelds for the police department and fire department, 78 mobile radios, 210 pagers for the EMTs and others,

among other things.

Prairie County is in the “upper 90%” to recieve the grant according Duerson.

The grant will help solve the communication problems for Prairie County.

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Happy 90th Birthday,

Obituaries Michael Lawman,

Ray

age 45, of D e Va l l s Bluff passed a w a y Monday, September 19th at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He is survived by his wife, Nicci Lawman, children, Matthew and Lyndsey Lawman all of DeValls Bluff, mother, Bonnie Sue Davis, brother, John Davis and wife Ashley of Benton, mother-in-law, Rosie White of Brasfield and brotherin-law, Billy White and wife Tina of Biscoe.

Visitation will be 12:002:00PM with services starting at 2:00PM, Wednesday, at the Brasfield United Methodist Church in Brasfield. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff.

Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley.

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent/Staff Chair Days of field work: 6 Top Soil Moisture: 50% adequate 50% Short Sub Soil Moisture: 100% Short Livestock Condition: 3 Fair Main Activities: Scattered rainfall lodged several acres of un-harvested rice. Corn harvest neared completion and early planted soybean were being harvested.

Final hay cuttings were being completed. Harvest aides were applied to cotton with picking beginning next week.

Crop Progress: Corn: 99% harvested Rice: 90% harvested Soybean: 90% turning, 25% harvested Cotton: 100% open bolls Crop Condition: Corn: 100% Fair Rice: 75% Poor 25% Fair Soybean: 25% Poor 75% Fair Cotton: 25% Poor 75% Fair Hay/Pasture: 50% Poor 50% Fair

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Chad Sims,

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26, of C a b o t passed away September 19, 2016.

He is survived by his mother, Debra Sims and his father, Chuck Sims; two half sisters, Jamie Branch and husband, Trey and Jill Gaither and husband, Michael and several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Chad was preceded in death by his brother, Chase Sims and his grandparents, Irvin and Alyene Sims and Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Cleere.

Funeral services were 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the First United Methodist church in Hazen by Pastor Carolyn Doering.

Visitation was from 10:00 to 11:00 prior to the service at the church. Interment was in the Old Austin Cemetery.

Mary Dean Skarda!

Pallbearers were Shane Sims, Shane Moore, Bryce Sims, Cody Boyer, Ronnie Boyer, and Wayne Boyer.

Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Joan Crawford,

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of Humnoke, Lonoke County, went to her heavenly home early Saturday, September 24,2016. She was with her family, who cherished her dearly. She was born on October 5, 1947, in Humnoke, to Warner and Geritha "Dink" Looney.

Joan spent her entire life in the Humnoke area with the exception of living a short time in Hazen. She retired from Riceland Foods, working in Accounts Receivable.

To say that Joan had a dynamic personality would be a huge understatement. If she was in the room, everyone was aware of it, and you never had to wonder

Ebony Events

By Clevella Mosby Condolences extended to Mrs. Conya Spencer and family of Lonoke, at the recent passing of her husband Rev. Daryl Spencer who past his battle with cancer.

Services were held last Saturday, September 24 in Lonoke.

Rev. Russell Penn Jr. is at this writing a hospital patient in Little Rock, he is reported to be doing some better, but please remember him in your prayers.

Condolences extended to the Curlett families of Hazen and Conway, at the passing of nephew Mr. Doug Bazelle who was a resident of Indianapolis. He was the nephew of Robert Curlett. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens were keeping doctor appointments.

They were accompanied by son Carnell.

Mr. Leo Adkins was in

Thank You We would like to thank all those who have been so kind to our family through out Michael’s illness and recent passing.

The support from our Community has been overwhelming to say the least. From attending the benefits to bringing food and gifts, calls texts, visits, and especially the prayers. We couldn’t have made it without your prayers and please continue them for our family.

We truly need them as we try to figure out how to go through life without Michael.

Thank you so much. We love you all, and may God Bless you.

With Love, Nicci, Matthew, and Lyndsey Lawman

Pine Bluff recently keeping a medical appointment. Mr. Leo is a resident of Roe. Ms. Clevella Mosby was keeping a doctor appointment last Friday, she was accompanied by Robert Curlett.

Deacon Lee Sims of Look-Out, is at this writing a rehab patient at Crest Park in Stuttgart. Hope he’s home soon.

September 25, the “Fourth Sunday” was a day of regular worship at our area churches.

Please keep all our sick and shut-in, in your thoughts and prayers.

what she was thinking.

She could always bring laughter to any conversation. She never did anything halfway.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Willie. She is survived by her children: Beverly (Bryan) Oliger and Greg (Becky) Crawford all of Humnoke, six grandchildren whom she loved and adored: Lindy Wilson (Trey) Hearn, Sydney (Alex) Reid, of Carlisle, Maycen Crawford, Natalie Oliger, Greyden and Carson Crawford all of Humnoke; three great grandchildren who brought even more joy to her life: Gabe Wilson and Annabelle Hearn of Carlisle, and Warner Smith of Humnoke.

Joan is also survived by three brothers: Bill (Patsy) Looney of Sherwood, Jesse (Frances) Looney of DeWitt, Gary (Joy) Looney of Bald Knob, and two sisters: Sharon (Gary) Cauley of England and Susan (Harvey) Wiles of Carlisle.

Joan will be missed so very much.

Funeral services are being handled by Roller England Funeral Home (501-842-3939). Services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Rowes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Humnoke, AR. Visitation will be at the funeral home, 202 Stuttgart Hwy, England, AR, Monday, September 26, 2016 from 6-8:00 P.M. Burial will follow service at Flynn Cemetery, Humnoke, AR. The family requests memorials be made to : Rowes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, c/oHarry Loftis, 16635 AR Hwy 13S, Humnoke, Ar 72072

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOE EMERY CAVINESS, DECEASED NO. PR 2016-17 Last Known Address: 49060CT Road Hazen, AR. 72064 Date of Death: July WARNING ORDER IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON f/k/a THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR MIDSTATE CAPITAL CORPORATION 20041 TRUST PLAINTIFF v.

CASE NO. 59CV16-19

12, 2016 An instrument dates May 21, 2013 was on the 19th day of August, 2016 admitted to probate as the last will of the above named decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executrix thereunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.

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 September, 2016.

VERDA MAE CAVINESS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF JOE

EMERY CAVINESS, DECEASED JERRY KELLY KELLY LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for the Estate of Joe Emery Caviness, Deceased P.O. Box 390 Highway 70 East Carlisle, Arkansas 72024-0390 (870) 552-7513 Arkansas Bar No. 84085

LISA A. CURLETT DEFENDANT ABNER ORTIZ AND WINIFRED NICOLE ORTIZ SEPARATE DEFENDANTS TO: ABNER ORTIZ, WINIFRED NICOLE ORTIZ AND ALL PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW. PROPERTY AFFECTED: LOT TWELVE (12), BLOCK NINE (9), YOPP'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF

HAZEN, ARKANSAS. are warned to appear in this Court within THIRTY (30) days from the date of first publication of this Warning Order, and answer to the Foreclosure Complaint of the Plaintiff, The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for Mid-State Capital Corporation 2004-1 Trust. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AND ANSWER YOU WILL FACE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY

DEFAULT OR BE OTHERWISE BARRED FROM ASSERTING ANY INTEREST YOU MAY CLAIM IN THE ABOVE-REFERENCED PROPERTY. DATED: September 21, 2016.

REBECCA HAYLEY, PRAIRIE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK Harry A. Light Attorney for Plaintiff 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 722013493

Public Notice Tax deadline, Oct. 17th Have you paid?

Prairie County: Real Estate and Personal Property

Please Pay by close of business, by echeck, credit card, or postmarked no later than midnight Monday, Oct. 17th, 2016 to avoid a 10% late penalty and costs.

If you are paying by mail and would like a receipt please include a self-addressed stamp envelope.

Pay online @ www.arkansas.gov Open from 8:00am to 4:30pm Phone #: 870-256-4764

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Introducing, Mr. and Mrs. Britt Anthony Stephanie Ann Patyk and Britt Anthony Stallings were united in marriage at half past five on the evening of July 16, 2016, in Wichita, Kansas.

Benjamin Patyk, the bride's brother, officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Russ and Kathy Patyk of Wichita, Kansas. The groom is the son of Andy and Carol Stallings of Hazen. He is the grandson of Florence Svestka & the late Charles Svestka and Betty Stallings & the late George Roland Stallings, all of Hazen. The curtains opened and the procession was started with the seating of the groom's grandmothers

by Britt Stallings. The groom's mother was seated by the groom's father. The bride's mother was seated by Steven Patyk, the bride's brother. "When I say I do" by Matthew West was played for the bridal party processional.

Matron of Honor was Marisa Whitfield, childhood friend of the bride from Wichita, Kansas.

Bridesmaids were Ashley Buchanan, childhood friend of bride of Chicago, Megan Sage, college friend of bride of Junction City, Kansas, and Angie Emrie, high school friend of bride of Euless, Texas.

The bridesmaids wore knee length mint green chiffon dresses in various designs, a gift from the bride. Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet of coral roses. The flower girls were Miss Kiley and Kami Chartrand, family friends of the bride and groom. They wore matching coral dresses and carried small pomanders made of mint green roses.

The bride was escorted to the altar by her father, Russell Patyk.

The bride wore an ivory Allure Romance A-line dress with sweetheart neckline with lace overlay. The gown was made of organza and lace with a bejeweled belt. The bride wore her mother's knee-length tulle veil with a blusher. The bride carried a bouquet of brooches, accented by coral roses and tied with mint ribbon, which was designed and made by Laura Jennings, friend of the bride. The bouquet was embellished her maternal grandmother's diamond brooch. She wore a pink diamond necklace and a sapphire ring, both borrowed from her maternal aunt,

DEGREE-OCT 17, 2016 2.59S-CR-16-42JOSHUA BRIAN WALKER-THEFT BY RECEIVING-FORFEIT BOND, ISSUE WARRANT. 3.59S-CR-16-48-JASON BULLOCK-THEFT OF PROPERTY, THEFT OF PROPERTY BURGLARY RESIDENTIALPRE-TRIAL SET FOR NOV 1, 2016 4.59S-16-49-SAMANTHA LYNN EASTONTHEFT OF PROPERTYRESET PRE-TRIAL NOV 21, 2016.

5.

59S-16-21-JASON HOWELL-POSSESSION FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS- RESET FOR NOV 21, 2016 6.59SCR-16-33JOHNELL GRAHAMTHEFT OF PROPERTY, A G G R AVA T E D ASSAULT, CONTRIBUTING TO DEL OF A MINOR, BREAKING AND ENTERING, THEFT OF PROPERTYRESET FOR NOV 21, 2016.

7.59S16-47-JENIFER BULLOCK-THEFT BY

Alexandria Davis and Camerson Vail have finalized their wedding plans.

The Wedding will take place Saturday, October 1 at six o’clock p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen.

The Celebration will continue at the Grand Prarie Center in Stuttgart. Only out of town invitations will be sent. All family and friends are invited to attend.

GFWC Clubs of District IV Holds Monthly Meeting

Cheryl Tepe.

The groom was attired in a tan suit with a white shirt, coral tie, and pocket square.

Alterations were skillfully done by Nelda Adams of Hazen. Best man was Seth Skarda, childhood friend of the groom of Hazen.

Groomsmen were Paul Hammar, friend of groom of Wichita, Kansas, Rusty Millikan, friend of groom of Wichita, and Mason Sickel, childhood friend of groom of Tollville.

They all wore matching tan suits, white shirts with mint green ties and coral lily boutonnieres.

After the ceremony, the couple was presented as Mr. and Mrs. Stallings.

The photographer for the wedding was Sara McMillian of McPherson, Kansas.

Following the ceremony a celebration was held at Abode Venue. DJ Kyle from Another Dimension entertained the guests during cocktail hour.

The guests were seated at tables covered with black linens and mint green runners. The centerpieces consisted of rose gold lanterns, coral & mint green glass vases with coral roses and rose gold mason jars with ivory candles. The head table had rose gold glitter vases for the bride and bridesmaids bouquets as well as a rose gold table runner.

Pictures of the grandparents who had passed away adorned the gift table.

Corporate Caterers of Wichita provided the delicious appetizers and dinner. For dessert, the couple chose to have a chocolate fountain, cream cheese roseshaped mints and build your own strawberry shortcakes.

The couple shared their first dance with their guests who had been married 20 years or more to, "Could I have this dance" by Anne Murray. This was followed by the fatherdaughter dance to "I loved her first" and mother-son dance to "Because you loved me".

The matron of honor and best man toasted the couple, as well as Andrea Stallings, the groom's sister, and the bride's father. The bride and groom used the bride's parents' silver toasting goblets for the toasts. After an evening of dancing and fun the party continued in downtown Wichita until the wee hours of the morning. The couple also had a Catholic ceremony on August 19, 2016. Father Charles Thessing of West Memphis blessed this ceremony at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak. The couple honeymooned in Italy and Greece. They now reside in Hazen.

Plea Day Results 1.59SCR-14-29- JOHN TRAVIS PUCKETT-TERRORISTIC THREATNING-1ST

Alex Davis and Cameron Vail Wedding Plans Finalized

RECEIVING, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION INSTRUMENT OF CRIME-RESET FOR NOV 21,2016 8.59SCR-16-39CHARLES JOHNSTONPOSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-OCT 17, 2016.

9.59SCR-16-45-TYLER WAYNE SWEATTTHEFT OF PROPERTY, THEFT OF PROPERTY, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BURGLARY RESIDENTIAL- RESET FOR NOV 1, 2016.

10.59SCR-16-46-JASON BULLOCK-THEFT OF PROPERTY, THEFT OF PROPERTY, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BURGLARY RESIDENTIAL -NOV 1, 2016.

11.59SCR-15-31NECKO LANGHORNRAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT2ND DEGREE-RESET FOR SEPT 20, 2016 12.

59SCR-15-32NECKO LANGHORNSEXUAL ASSAULT-2ND DEGREE-RESET FOR SEPTEMBER 20,2016.

13.

59SCR-16-14 MICHEAL SPENCER DAVIS-FALSE IMPRIS-

ONMENT 1ST DEGREE, ASSAULT 2ND DEGREE- SET FOR JURY TRIAL 2-7-2015 AND 2-8-2015.

14.59SCR-16-25- JOHNNIE JOE WALLS- POSS CONTROLLED SUB, POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, MANUFACTURE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCERESET FOR OCT 17,2016 15. 59SCR-16-27-JOHNNIE JOE WALLS- POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, MANUFACTURE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCERESET OCT 17, 2016.

16.59SCR-16-28- JOHNNIE JOE WALLS-POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA METHRESET OCT 17, 2016 17.

59SCR-16-38GEORGE W. MITCHELL JR- POSS W/ PURPOSE DEL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA- REST NOVEMBER 21,2016 18. 59SCR-16-6-ROBERTO SANCHEZ-SEXUAL A S S AU L T - 1 S T DEGREE-RESET FOR NOV 21,2016.

By Chris Weems GFWC Clubs of District IV met Saturday morning at Tollville Episcopal Church. Judy Foot, president presided. She talked about some changes in General Federation of Women’s Club meeting times, maybe shortening some State and District sessions.

Guests introduced were Diane Parnell, state Fundraiser, also from Warren.

Judy announced that the minutes from the Spring Convention had been approved.

Pat Aycock, District treasurer, gave the financial report.

The State president gave a report of her trip to the International Convention in June in Baltimore, MD, and the GFWC Board meeting in Washington.

She said they went on tours of historical places in Baltimore and the meetings were well planned and informative.

In Washington, she said she was impressed with the historic house National Headquarters

occupies. The house is over 100 years old and kept in good repair.

Fowler announced the South Central Regional meeting in Lafayette, LA, October 14-16, 2016. The Region is made up of Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and Louisiana.

She said her special project is “Support our Military” and there are several projects that are involved. She also said that the ESO Reading Program has been moved

back into the Educational Department.

Fowler said that Hugh O’Brian, who was the partner for Hoby dies during the year. She said that the Hoby Project will continue.

Diane Parnell showed some of the new or revised pins she has and showed some of the pins that have been reduced.

The next District meeting will be Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2017, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Hazen.

Pipeline Project Crossing Prairie County Update on the Pipeline Project Crossing Prairie County September 13, 2016 Lately the roads have been busy with much movement of heavy equipment and other materials—I'm not talking about combines, grain trucks, tractors and grain carts we always see at harvest time--associated with the proposed crude oil pipe line beginning in Cushing, Oklahoma and ending in Memphis, Tennessee.

As Moving Prairie County Forward continues to monitor the progress and preparation work we learned that a contractor to install the pipeline has been named and they are in the process of setting up an office in Arkansas. We are told it will likely be in East Arkansas, perhaps near Forrest City, AR.

Supplies are ready for the pipeline project that will soon cross Prairie County.

At this time the company has not released the exact location or contact information for those who may be interested in finding employment or providing some type of service to accommodate the large work force required to complete a project such as this.

Please stay tuned and when information is made available we will present it to both Prairie County newspaper and post it to the Moving Prairie County Forward Facebook Page.

Submitted by Harvey Joe Sanner for MPCF.

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Junior High Hornets Remain Undefeated

By Ross Harper Last Thursday, the Hazen Junior Hornets traveled to McCrory to play the Jaguars for their homecoming game.

The 34-8 victory continues the Hornet undefeated streak, 3-0 in conference and 4-0 for the season. Things are currently looking good if Hazen wishes to be

undefeated two years in a row.

As usual, the Hornets started off with an early score to start the game Thursday. A 54-yard run by Green put Hazen up 6-0 after the failed 2point conversion.

Shortly thereafter, Atkins ran the ball for 44 yards for another Hornet touchdown.

After the conversion, the Jaguars are down 14-0 in the first quarter.

The only touchdown in the second quarter occurred when Hazen defensive tackle Carter Mealler intercepted a McCrory pass, running 43 yards into the endzone. Another good conversion set the score at 22-0 going into halftime.

The Hornets encountered a few mishaps in the third quarter when the Jaguars intercepted a pass from Toll, eventually leading to a touchdown from McCrory. A good 2-point attempt and the Jaguars were on the board 22-8. Toll quickly retaliated with a 35-yard keep into the end-zone himself, and

0-30 Loss to McCrory Puts Senior High Hornets 0/2 in Conference

By Ross Harper The Hazen Hornets faced a shutout defeat Friday as they played their homecoming game. With the 0-30 loss, the Hornets go 0-4 this season, 0-2 in conference.

Many Hazen players and fans are especially saddened with this being Homecoming.

Both teams struggled to score in the first quarter, each holding the other quite well defensively.

Neither side could maintain a drive long enough to score, keeping the scoreboard at 0-0 at the end of the quarter. This scoreless match continued well into the second quarter even, until McCrory finally managed to run into the end-

zone with about three minutes left in the first half. A failed conversion and the Jaguars were up 0-6. A few minutes into the third quarter, McCrory again scores a

touchdown, this time with a good 2-point conversion, and the Hornets were down 0-14. Both teams held defensively for the remainder of the quarter, the score being

the same until the fourth. Quickly into the last quarter, the Jaguars again find the end-zone with a good conversion following, putting Hazen down 0-22. With almost nine minutes remaining, McCrory scores one last touchdown and 2-point conversion, setting the final score at 0-30.

Although the Hornets tried to come up with at least one score, they again were denied by the Jaguar defense for the remainder of the game.

This loss for Hazen has many upset especially considering it was Homecoming. However, the Hornets will refuse to give up on this season.

They travel to Brinkley this Friday in hopes of gaining a victory.

after a failed conversion, Hazen re-extended its lead 28-8. In the fourth quarter, the final score came after Penn ran the ball 59 yards, setting the tally at 34-8 and allowing many of the seventh graders to again finish the game.

With this latest win, the

Junior Hornets currently remain undefeated with a 14-game winning streak. This is an impressive record so far, and one of the best Hazen has had. The Hornets hope to keep it going as they welcome the Brinkley Tigers to Hazen this Thursday.

HHS Golf Team Wins District Tournament

Hazen Hornet Golf Team won the 6-2A district tournament, beating out Carlisle by 6 strokes. The team competed at their home course, The Grand Prairie Country Club on Monday, September 19th.

This is the 3rd year in a row that Hazen holds the title as district champions.

Grant Shelman was named the Overall Medalist for 6-2A district.

This honor is won by shooting the lowest score.

Grant shot a -4 for a total score of 66, beating his

closest competitor by12 strokes. Grant has held the title of Overall Medalist for our district 3 years in a row now. He will move on with his team to compete at State Tournament at Camden Country Club, October 315.

The boys won the honor of moving on to compete at state October 3-5 at Camden Country Club.

Pictured l-r are Gavin Rogers, Grant Shelman, Maverick Aycock and Coach Jesse McCoy

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“DashBoard”

State Capitol Week in Review

Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Column From Governor Asa Hutchinson

From Senator Jonathan Dismang

LITTLE ROCK Governor Hutchinson's weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. As another school year begins, many recent high school graduates are gearing up for their first semester of college. It’s an exciting time for our students as they explore their academic passions and lay the foundations for a promising career path.

Arkansas’s colleges and universities work hard for success with the students as they work toward their degrees. Currently, the funding of our higher education institutions is based upon enrollment numbers, but doesn’t take into account the student success rate of these institutions.

When I took office, I set a goal to increase posthigh school degree and certificate completion from 40 percent to 60 percent by the year 2025.

That’s a tall order. But with the help of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and the support of our state colleges and universities, we’ve created a new higher education funding formula with a focus on degree completion. That means when more students succeed, colleges and universities are rewarded in their funding.

The new funding formu-

It has been estimated that in 2008, 6 million Americans did not vote because they either missed a registration deadline or didn’t know how to register.

We want to make sure every Arkansans who wishes to vote in the November election has that opportunity. The deadline to register for the upcoming election is October 10.

On September 27, volunteers and organizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” for National Voter Registration Day. By partnering with nonpro?ts not usually engaged in voter regis-

la will put a greater emphasis on student success and increase the productivity, efficiency and accountability of Arkansas’s colleges and universities – regardless of the school’s size or number of degree programs. It will incentivize school leaders to focus on activities that encourage and empower our students to graduate on time.

This is a big step forward for our schools and – most importantly – for our students. And I’m not the only one excited to see these changes. Higher education professionals from all across the state have provided ideas and solutions to help make this happen. By working together with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, we’ve developed a funding formula that prioritizes outcomes, rather than just enrollment numbers.

So why is degree completion so important?

Because students who complete their degrees are better equipped to compete in today’s workforce. On average, the first year earnings for Arkansans with a high school degree are around $12,000 annually. But with a college degree, our graduates typically start at nearly $30,000, which more than doubles their annual income right out of school.

tration drives, and amplifying existing drives through eventbased recruitment and cultural outreach, National Voter Registration Day will bring together thousands of volunteers across the nation to register voters.

Be aware that submitting your voter application in Arkansas does not guarantee your registration.

You must receive acknowledgment of your registration from the county clerk.

Currently, there are 1,703,609 registered voters in Arkansas.

We hope to see that number increase in the coming

In Arkansas – where the unemployment rate is at an all-time low and we have added more than 54,000 jobs since January 2015 – jobs are both available and attainable for students.

Those who pursue higher education in Arkansas deserve every opportunity to excel. Under this new funding formula, there will be greater focus on ensuring that students are able to walk across the stage on-time, and with a diploma in hand – all the while providing the college or university with incentive to be more efficient with how they use their budget.

Together, with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and our state’s outstanding colleges and universities, we’re working to make Arkansas a national leader for student success.

And with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s recent vote to pursue the new funding formula, we are now ready to present it to the Arkansas General Assembly. This would make Arkansas the fifth state in the nation to base higher education funding on student outcomes – the possibilities for Arkansas’s students are endless.

days ahead.

We also hope if you are registered that you take advantage of every opportunity to cast your ballot.

Early voting begins October 24 leaving Arkansans several days to get to the polls.

In 2012, less than 67% of registered voters cast a ballot. Minnesota had the highest voter turnout that year with 76% of the state’s population voting.

Although the presidential election is making the most headlines, it is just one of many decisions on the ballot that will have an impact on our communities. There are ballot initiatives,

LITTLE ROCK – During the first three months of this year 1,093 children in Arkansas were placed in foster care.

During the same period 808 children were released from foster care and most of them, 70 percent, were reunited with parents or went to live with a relative. About 20 percent left foster homes because they were adopted.

When previous admissions are counted, at the end of March there were 4,791 Arkansas children in foster homes. That was an increase of 4 percent over the total number of foster children in Arkansas at the end of December.

The most common reason for removing children from their homes was drug or alcohol abuse by their parents, combined with neglect. Physical abuse was the reason that 12 percent of the children were removed from their homes, and sexual abuse accounted for 4 percent of the removals.

About 3 percent of the children had been abandoned and about 10 percent were removed from their families due to inadequate housing.

Of the children in foster care in Arkansas, 91 percent are visited monthly

state legislative races, and many city council positions that will be determined this November. Your vote matters a great deal.

You can register to vote at your local county clerk’s office, library, public assistance office, or you may print a form a t www.sos.arkansas.gov/el ections and mail it to the Secretary of State’s Office.

If you are not sure whether or not you are already registered, need to update your information, or want to find you polling place visit www.voterview.org .

by a case worker or another employee of the Division of Children and Family Services.

State law requires that a DCFS employee initiate an investigation within 24 hours when the division receives a Priority I report, and within 72 hours when it gets a Priority II report.

The division met this requirement in 84 percent of reported cases during the first three months of 2016, which is a 2 percent improvement over the final three months of 2015, according to a report from DCFS to the Senate Committee on Children and Youth.

Failure to carry out prompt investigations and timely assessments can result in tragedy. Texas is trying to fix a child protection system that a federal judge has called “broken,” and which is plagued with high staff turnover and low morale.

In Dallas, 40 percent of reported cases were delinquent, either because of a lack of regular visits by case workers or a slow response after initial allegations were made. Child deaths in reported cases of abuse and neglect in Dallas County went up 71 percent last year.

Most reports of child abuse and neglect are

unfounded, but even so they must be investigated. Arkansas received 9,071 reports during the first three months of the year. Of those, 1,568 were considered the most serious and were referred to the State Police, which has a Crime Against Children Division. The other 7,503 were investigated by the Division of Children and Family Services.

Of all the cases reported, 25 percent were substantiated.

In 2013 the state began placing the moderate and low-risk cases in a category called “Differential Response.” For example, children were allowed to skip school, their clothing was inadequate or they didn’t get medical care when they were sick. In those cases, a DCFS worker will visit the family within 72 hours and will offer services. The goal is to keep the child out of the system.

Participation by the family is voluntary, but if the family refuses the DCFS staff may then open a case, especially if during the visit to the family the worker has reason to be concerned about the child’s safety.

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