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Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Class of 2017 boasts One Valedictorian, One Salutatorian, and seven Honor Graduates

Wednesday May 17 Literacy Meeting 4:30 - 5:30 Thursday May 18 Hazen City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00 P.M.

Alexandra Mackenzie Burroughs Valedictorian

Brittney Elizabeth Hubbard Salutatorian

Abbi Danielle Ross

Payton Elizabeth Fought

Leah Caitlin Miller

Aimee Lee Lease

Dance Company in Brinkley. Payton Elizabeth Fought is the daughter of Richard and Andrea Fought. She is ranked 4th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of FCCLA, Beta Club, and National Honors Society (Vice President). She actively volunteered during high school and helped fill sandbags and with tornado clean up. She is a member of the Fellowship Bible Church. Abby Nicole Rounsavall is the daughter of Jeff and Andrea Rounsavall. She is ranked 5th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of Sr. High Beta Club, National Honor Society, and FCCLA (Treasurer). She was a cheerleader for six years (captain for three), played basketball for five years, and played softball for four years. She was named All Conference for two years for softball and was a member of the All Tournament Team for one year. She was awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, A-State Promise Scholarship, and the Dolores

Sanderson Scholarship. She is a member of the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church. Morgan Lehann Carroll is the daughter of James and Beth Medlin. She is ranked 6th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of F C C L A (President),FBLA, Sr. High Beta Club, National Honor Society, Book Club, Student Council. and the Quizbowl Team. She volunteered through out high school through Student Council by collecting cans for the food drive and coats for student, and by volunteering at the local zoo. Faith Morgan Young is the daughter of Troy and Julie Young. She is ranked 7th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of Book Club, FCCLA, National Honor Society, and Student Council (Representative). She was a member of the Lady Hornets Softball Team and the HHS Cheer Squad. She volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School helper, and helped distribute food to the foodbank through out high school. She is a member of the Hazen

Abby Nicole Rounsavall

Sunday May 21 Hazen High School Graduation High School Gymnasium 3:00 P.M. Monday May 22 Hazen School Board Meeting HHS Library 6:00 P.M. Tuesday May 23 Adult Bingo Hazen Public Library 11:00am - 12:00pm Thursday May 25 Prairie County Democratic Women’s Meeting Murry’s Restaurant Hazen 6:00pm Commodities First United Methodist Church Hazen 10:30am - 12:30pm Friday May 26 Hazen School Districts students Last Day of School AA Meetings DeValls Bluff City Hall 7:00pm - 8:00pm Monday May 29 8th Annual Chamber of Commerce Memorial Day Celebration Service 10:00am Hazen City Park Memorial Day Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

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Morgan Lehann Carroll

Faith Morgan Young

The Class of 2017 has an outstanding number of honor graduates this year. This year’s honor graduates are the following for Valedictorian and Salutatorian; Honor Graduates in order of GPA ranking: Alexandra Mackenzie Burroughs is the daughter of Farris and Ann Burroughs. She is ranked 1st amongst her graduating class. She is the class of 2017 Valedictorian. She was a member of Student Council, Book Club, FFA, Beta Club, and National Honor Society (President). She was also on the Lady Hornets Softball and a Hazen Hornets Cheerleader She volunteered at FFA and Student Council Trash pick-ups for two years, volunteered to pick up debris with her softball team when the tornadoes hit Arkansas in 2014. She was named All State and All Conference in softball for the years of 20132014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016. She was a member of the All Arkansas Prep softball team, All AR Sophomore team, and the All AR Second Team. She is a member

of the First Baptist Church of Hazen. Brittney Elizabeth Hubbard is the daughter of James and Deenda Hubbard. She is ranked 2nd amongst her graduating class. She is the class of 2017 Salutatorian. She was a member of Student Council (Representative) ,National Honor Society, Sr. High Beta Club, FBLA, FCCLA (Parliamentarian) and Senior Class President. She was a member of Lana’s Dance Studio in senior competition team. She is a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Abbi Danielle Ross is the daughter of Teresa Converse and Bryan Ross. She is ranked 3rd amongst her graduating class. She was a member of Student Council (President), FCCLA (Vice President), FBLA, Yearbook (Editor), Quizbowl, HHS Book Club, National Honor Society, Sr. High Beta Club, and was Senior Class Vice President. She actively volunteered through out high school through Student Council and other clubs. She was also a member of Spotlight Dancer’s

First United Methodist Church. Leah Miller is the daughter of Sammy and Melanie Speaks. She is ranked 9th amongst her graduating class. She is a member of FFA, Art Club, Skills USA, Sr. High Beta Club, and National Honor Society. She volunteered during her senior year at the Chili and Spaghetti Suppers for Art Club, the FFA and Student Council trash pickups, and and with Student Council making Christmas luminaries. She is a member of the First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff. Aimee Lease is the daughter of Kati Reynolds and Kevin Lease. She is ranked 10th amongst of her graduating class. She was a member of Student Council (Parliamentarian), Sr. High Beta Club, National Honor Society, Book Club, and the Yearbook Staff. She was also a drum major and band captain. She is a member of the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church. The information above was provided directly from the Class of 2017 Honor Graduates.

School Board discusses bond refinancing__________ The Hazen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 24 at 6:00 P.M. in the high school library. Members present were President David Strohl, Vicki Skarda, Freddy Rogers, and Sandra Penn. Also present were Superintendent Nanette Belford, Cindy Ciganek, PPC President Donna Felty, High School Principal Roxanne Bradow, and Elementary Principal Tiffany Glover. The meeting began with a prayer and the approval of the March meetings minutes. District Treasurer Warrants

#23509-26328 and #432543341, Activity and Athletic Checks #7619676246, and Cafeteria Warrants #84537-84545 were approved. Michael McBride from Stephens Financial met with the board to discuss refinancing school bonds. The recommendation to renew Microsoft License and Software Assurance for the 2017-2018 school year from SHI for $5,070 was approved. It will be paid for with NSLA and Operating funds. The contract with Clearly Speaking Speech Therapy Clinic for speech therapy services for 2017-

2018 school year was extended. The Superintendent’s recommendation to contract with Language Circle Enterprises for two days of professional development training was approved. The program will be for teachers grades 4-12 and will be paid for with Title IIA funds. Superintendent Nanette Belford reported to the board on the accreditation status of the high school and elementary. The high school was certified as accredited and the elementary was cited. She also told the board about work on the new salary

schedule and the search for a bus driver for the Sunshine School route. Belford and Allen Minton are currently working on a list of projects for the summer. The corridor in the 3-8 building and the Pre-K building will have to be updated to be compliant with fire codes. High School Principal Roxanne Bradow updated the board on the baseball and softball teams attending district tournaments in McCrory and the upcoming regional tournaments in PalestineWheatley. She also reported to the board on the upcoming AP and

CTE testing, student council volley ball game and student auction, and the important dates for the high school. Elementary Principal Tiffany Glover informed the board of the archery scholarships the elementary has received. The resignation of Monica Lisko effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year was accepted by the board. Ann Burroughs resignation as Cheerleader Sponsor was accepted. All Certified Staff were rehired for the 2017-2018 school year after being voted on by the board.

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Obituaries Patrick Swanigan Patrick Dwayne Swanigan, 53 of DeValls Bluff, died Sunday, May 7 at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock. Pa t r i c k was born December 5, 1963 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Nathan Swanigan a n d Dorthea Flowers-Swanigan. Patrick was a lifetime member of Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff. He attended the DeValls Bluff public school system. He was a 1981 graduate of DeValls Bluff High School. Patrick went on to join the United States Army, where he served 3 years before being honorably discharged. His paternal and maternal grandparents, two brothers: Lee Andrew Swanigan and Nathan Swanigan Jr., and a sister Joyce Marie Swanigan all preceded Patrick in death. Survivors are his parents: Nathan Swanigan of Wheatley, AR; and Dorthea FlowersSwanigan of DeValls Bluff, AR; three brothers; Antonio Swanigan of DeValls Bluff, AR; Albert Swanigan of Urbana, Ill; and Lamont (Felecia) Swanigan of Brinkley, AR; two sisters: Opal (Perry) Allen of Biscoe, AR; and Cathy Brooks of Newport, AR. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, May 13 at 11 AM at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 506 East Walnut Street in DeValls Bluff with Reverend Albert Swanigan officiating. Internment will take place at Oakland Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 www.branscumbfuneralhome.com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home & email: brans c u m b f u n e r a l home1928@yahoo.com Pallbearers are: Bobby Larkin, Terrence Metcalf, Willie Harvey, Earnest Piggee, Oliver Jackson and Michael Holloway.

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Elizabeth Morris

Elizabeth Ann Morris, 77, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at her home. Betty was born June 15, 1939, in Slovak, Ark., toMike and Mary Hendrihovsky Uhiren Sr. S h e attended Mount S a i n t Mary’s a n d returned to graduate from Stuttgart High School in 1957. She was retired from Farmers and Merchants Bank and member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Holy Rosary Altar Society. She enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother. She had a love for her flowers, gardening and spending time with her neighbors and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Uhiren Jr. and Charles Uhiren; and her son-inlaw, Randy Conrad. Survivors are her husband of 58 years, Cecil “Pete” Morris; four daughters, Beverly Conrad and Carolyn (Martin) McGraw of Stuttgart and Janet Morris and Leslie Morris of Little Rock; four brothers, Johnnie (Linda) Uhiren, Tommy (Frances) Uhiren and Harry (Roberts) Uhiren, all of Slovak, and Albert “Butch” (Alice) Uhiren of Mayflower; two sisters, Theresa Royal of St. Louis and Pauline Melkovitz of Slovak; and six grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday with Rosary following at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. The family requests memorials be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School, 920 W. 19th St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160; or Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1815 S. Prairie, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

Des Arc Walk Across America team wins Statewide Contest Over twenty residents of Prairie County recently completed an eight week commitment to Walk Across Arkansas, an 8week statewide physical activity program coordinated by the U of A Division of Agriculture’s Cooperative Extension Service. Here are their final results: Total Minutes Walked –71,342 Minutes Total Hours Walked –1,274 Hours Estimated Miles Walked –3,567 Miles Estimated Healthcare Savings - $7,134 Dollars The team that was crowned champion of Walk Across Arkansas is the Recess Racers from the Des Arc School District. They logged a collective total of 59,622 minutes, the highest team total in the county. They were also named the winning walking team for the state! The Overall Adult Winner, who reported the most minutes, was Francine Dickson, also from the Recess Racers Team. Winners and participants were recognized with medals and other prizes. Congratulations to everyone who moved with us this spring. Stay committed and we hope you’ll join us again next season. For more information

Back row L to R: Dena Rooks, Jamie Eans, Mary Bryan, Barbara Hourston, Molly Calhoun, Justin Lucy. Front row L to R: Beth Hill, Francine Dickson, Billie Ford, Pam Brock. about this program or any other Extension Get Fit program, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614 or visit our website at http://www.uaex.edu/healt h-living/health/fitness/. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Thank You What a blessing from God you all have been. Whether you prayed for us, called with words of encouragement or came by with your own equipment and tools, your help in cleaning up after the

storm is deeply appreciated. These acts of kindness will always be held in our hearts with gratitude and thankfulness. Oogie & Dorothy Holmes

Reynolds named to list SEARCY, AR Mallory Reynolds, nursing major at Harding University from Hazen (72064), is among more than 1,300 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2017 semester. The dean's list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, hon-

oring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes. Harding University is a private Christian university located in Searcy, Arkansas. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the

largest private university in the state. Harding's student body is made up of students representing 50 states and 54 nations and territories. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, graduate and professional degrees at the master's, specialist and doctoral level as well as numerous international study offerings.

Cotton Column Let Seniors Go to Community Pharmacies

From Senator Tom Cotton Instead of making seniors go out of their way to get the medicine they need, Medicare Part D should go out of its way to make those drugs as accessible as possible. That’s why I’ve introduced a bill that will make it easier for seniors to fill their prescriptions and that will help rural communities in Arkansas that have been far too often overlooked. Arkansas seniors have come to rely on their community pharmacists, having known them for most of their lives. And under current law, Medicare Part D plans permit any state-board-certified pharmacy to participate in the plan’s network. But the overwhelming majority of Part D plans have created separate preferred-pharmacy networks, which don’t include many of these community pharmacies. As a result, many seniors must either travel to a pharmacy that is in their network or pay higher co-payments or coinsurance to continue using their local pharmacy. This is an unnecessary—and unfair—bur-

den to put on our seniors, so I’ve joined my colleagues in reintroducing the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act (S. 1044). It will provide people on Medicare Part D more flexibility to choose pharmacies in their communities without paying more. It would also allow local pharmacies to band together to negotiate lower drug prices within their region, which will help lower prices for seniors. The bill would require that community pharmacies in medically underserved areas, medically underserved populations, and health-professionalshortage areas be allowed to participate in Medicare Part D preferred pharmacy networks if they are willing to accept the contract terms and conditions of existing preferred providers. I’d like to think that’s simply common sense. We should give these seniors the same choices they’ve always had under Medicare. After all they’ve done for our country, they deserve nothing less.

Legal Notice Any person or contractor engaging in any blasting, boring, or digging should notify Arkansas One Call at 1-800-4828998 at least 48 hours in advance so the City can mark any pipeline in the vicinity. Before any backfilling is done an inspection needs to be conducted by the City of Hazen.

It will be the City’s responsibility to determine how frequently inspections should be made to verify integrity of any pipeline in the area. DOT Pipeline Safety Code section 192.614 on Damage Prevention Program and Ark Act 762 of 1991 mandates these measures.

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society holds monthly meeting May 10

Sherrye and the yo-yo's she made at the Plantation Museum. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met May 10 at the Stuttgart Public Library for their BiMonthly Sit 'n Sew with 13 members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day, "Quilters never make mistakes, they just make variations." Old Business: There are still a few openings for the June 1-4 quilt camp at Cross Heirs. Call Marsha at 870-673-1430 to register or for more information. Plans were made for a quilt exhibit by the attendees. Several door prizes were donated. Everyone is looking forward to a great weekend. Glenda reported on the Hope Resource Center. They are in need of receiving blankets, bibs,

& burp pads. Sherrye, Maeola and Shelley, and Marsha reported on the Stitching Circle on April 29 at the Plantation Agriculture Museum at Scott. Shelley gave the demo on yo-yo's. Everyone said they had a great time and learned something new. They showed their finished yo-yo's to the group. Several expressed an interest in learning the technique. The next stitching circle at the Plantation Museum will be May 27. New Business: The Hot Springs Quilt Show will be July 14-15. Plans to attend will be discussed at the June meeting. Show and Share: Lou Anna had her finished quilt block made

from a floor tile pattern. Betty showed her crocheted caps she is making for Arkansas Childrens Hospital. Winnie showed her finished microwave bowl. After the meeting, everyone got down to the serious business of sewing and visiting. Machines whirred and scissors snipped as new creations took shape. Michele and Cindy joined the group for lunch. Everyone was excited about the upcoming quilt retreat weekend. After lunch, members worked on their projects: Marsha finished 2 Log Cabin pendants for the next stitching circle; Maeola and Shelley made several dozen breast cancer pillows; Betty worked on her hats for ACH;

Lou Anna and her floor tile pattern quilt block. Jean tried out her new sewing machine; Glenda worked on her Exploding Block quilt top; and Sherrye made several yoyo's. The June meeting will be June 14 at the Stuttgart Public Library.

Betty and her crocheted hat for Arkansas Children's Hospital.

HHS students enter Art Contest By Chris Weems (L to R) Nick McKee, senior, and Madelyn Booker, freshman, check the art pieces they and Mychayla Harris (not pictured), freshmen at Hazen High School have selected to enter for the GFWC Ten Penny Art Contest at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Spring Convention the first week-end in May. The contest is divided in Class I, for 9th grade and 10th grade students and class II is for 11th and 12th grade students. The students were sponsored by the GFWC Elsie McCain Club. Chris Weems, Club president,

and Meg Miller, Club treasurer, went to the school to return the artwork items and give the monetary gifts from District IV for the students entering the contest. The District also gave Hazen School Art Department a monetary gift for having students participate in the contest. Mrs. Weems said “The judges were complimentary about the artwork in the contest and appreciative of having the number of artworks entered. “Mrs. Teri Rollins is the art teacher, Mrs. Weems said, “and is to be commended for the work she does with the students.”

Senior Nick McKee pictured alongside freshman Madelyn Bokker. Mychayla Harris is not pictured.

AEDC to host workshop for minority businesses The Arkansas Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Commission’s (AEDC) Small and Minority Business Division will host two workshops this month geared toward minority business owners. The workshops will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Arkansas Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Commission, Rockefeller Conference Room, 900 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock. The Certification Assistance workshop will

be held from 9 to 11 a.m., and the Minority Business Loan Mobilization Guaranty Program workshop will follow at the same location from 2 to 4 p.m. The Certification Assistance Workshop includes an examination of the eight eligibility standards and a review of the complete application process. The workshop is ideal for any business that has either begun working on an application or trying to determine if MBE certification will be a benefit.

The Minority Business Loan Mobilization Guaranty Program workshop is a great way for state-certified Minority Business Enterprises to access capital and get an understanding of the program at no cost. Patricia Nunn Brown, director of AEDC’s Small and Minority Business Division, encourages certified minority business owners to take advantage of this opportunity. Participants may attend one or both workshops. Registration for both workshops are free, but

reservations are requested. To register for one or both workshops, please click here to RSVP. For information on AEDC’s Small and Minority Business Division, visit www.ArkansasEDC.com. Registration for both workshops is free, but reservations are requested. To register for one or both workshops, please click here to RSVP. For information on AEDC’s Small and Minority Business Division, visit www.ArkansasEDC.com.

Ebony Events By Clevella Mosby Condolences extended to <to. Wanda Cooney of Carlisle and the Smith families of Hazen at the passing of Mr. Ken R. Smith. Mr. Luther Walker is reported to be doing and feeling better at his home at this writing. Mrs. Andrea Williams was keeping a doctor appointment recently. Ms. Thelma Campbell of Biscoe was shopping in Hazen last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curlett were having dinner in Stuttgart last Sunday. Mrs. Alex Ramer of Searcy, Ms. Clevella Mosby, Mrs. Andrea Williams and Mr. Charles Williams were all in Conway Saturday attending Spring Commencement at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) where Miss Mallory Kay Walker was a graduate; We’re all so very proud of her. Miss Mallory Walker and Mrs. Alex Ramer visited Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens last Saturday evening. The “First Sunday” was a day of regular Worship at our area churches where the Rites of Holy Communion were celebrated. Please keep all our sick and shut-in, in your thoughts and prayers. Happy Mother’s Day to: Ms. Florence Curlett; Ms. Thelma Campbell; Ms. Sadie Foster; Ms. Clemmie Jackson; Ms. Queen Jones; Ms. Lula McDonald; Ms. Hannah Medlock; Mrs. Sara Metcalf; Mrs. Frances Mosby; Mrs. Dorothy Owens; Ms. Georgetta Penn; Mrs. Judy Palton; Ms. Bearnell Ross; Mrs. Dorothy Rounsville; Ms. Catherine Sims; Ms. Luada Smith; Ms. Ruby Smith; Ms. Dorothea Swanigan; Ms. Mert Thomas; Ms. Ruby Thomas; and Mrs. Queen Walker. Happy Birthday wishes to: Mrs. Henrietta Anderson; Miss Samantha Jones; Miss Aas’ha Sawyer and all born in May.Funeral services for Mr. Kendrix D. Smith were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Community Center, here in Hazen. The visitation was held

lst Friday night May 12 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Mt. Caanan Baptist Church, Carlisle. Rev. Don Crutchfield pastor. Condolences extended to Ms. Thelma Campbell and family of Biscoe at the recent passing of her son, Mr. Bobby Campbell who at the time of his passing was a resident of Florida. Services were held there. Condolences extended to Ms. Dorothea Swanigan and family of DeValls Bluff and Rev. Nathan Swanigan at the recent passing of their son Patrick Swanigan. Services for him were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 13, at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff, Rev. Joe Pumphrey pastor. Miss Deetra Smith who is not feeling well at this writing was keeping a doctor appointment last week. Please remember her in your prayers as she mourns the passing of her brother. Mr. and Mrs. Vernard Metcalf of DeValls Bluff were shopping in Lonoke last Friday, also in Lonoke shopping were Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Curlett. Condolences to the Mills and Vaden families at the death of their cousin Ms. Evelyn Sherman of St, Louis, no arrangements have been announced. Families gathered together throughout our Community to celebrate and honor their mother’s a good time was had. Sunday “Mother’s Day” was a day of regular worship, with “Mothers’ being celebrated. Please keep all our sick and shut-in, in your thoughts and prayers. Happy Birthday to all born in May. Thought For The Week: In all our Communities evidently there lives a family or families that goes by the name “They Saids” it’s quite strange, no one knows who or where they “They Saids” are or come from, even thought these :They Saids” know everything about everyone else. If you happen to meet them let the rest of the Community know and introduce us all, new people are always welcome.

Time to assess personal property If you haven’t yet assessed your personal property (vehicles, boats, etc.), take care of it now to beat the May 31st deadline and avoid late penalties. You should be able to assess online if you’ve assessed at least once and your property hasn’t changed in the last year. Otherwise, we suggest calling or visiting your County Assessor in person. Here are your options: Online. Go to countyservice.net or

ar.scoutassess.com/Person alProperty/Lookup and search for your county. Phone. Go to ar.gov/counties to search for your county and find the assessor’s phone number. In Person. Visit your County Assessor or local Revenue Office to assess in person. Pro Tip: Update your county in Gov2Go so we can give you the information for your County Assessor and you won’t have to search for it next time.

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang Acts 78 and 79 of 2017 created the Arkansas Tax Reform and Relief Legislative Task Force. The leaders of the Senate and House have appointed the panel’s membership. There will be eight senators and eight representatives on the task force, which is charged with recommending changes to the state tax code for lawmakers to consider during the 2019 regular session. Acts 78 and 79 are identical versions of a tax relief measure. One version originated in the Senate and the other one in the House of Representatives. According to the acts, the recommended legislation should modernize and simplify the Arkansas tax code, while making it fairer for all individuals and businesses that pay taxes in Arkansas. Also, the changes should make Arkansas more competitive economically with other states and should provide incentives for job creation. By December 1, 2017, the task force shall issue a preliminary report. Its final written report is to be released by September 1, 2018.Acts 78 and 79 also reduce individual

income taxes for more than 1.3 million lowincome residents. When they take full effect they will save Arkansas families more than $50 million a year. The largest tax cut a single taxpayer will receive is $156 and for a married couple the saving will be $312 each year. All individuals earning less than $21,000 will see lower income taxes. Those making less than $4,300, an estimated 120,000 Arkansas residents, will be taken off the rolls completely. The tax cuts in Acts 78 and 79 will take effect in 2019.Other tax cuts enacted this year include Act 141, which will completely exempt military retirement from state income taxes and will save about 29,000 retired Arkansas veterans more than $13.4 million a year.Act 465 exempts sales taxes for manufacturers when they purchase equipment for repairs and replacement of parts. It sunsets an existing tax incentive program known as InvestArk. The tax exemption will be phased in. In Fiscal Year 2020 the savings to Arkansas manufacturers will be only $230,000, but

they will then begin to increase sharply. By 2023 the savings for Arkansas manufacturers will be more than $12.3 million a year. The legislature lowered income taxes in 2015 by more than $100 million a year with the passage of Act 22. It reduces individual income taxes for middle class families whose annual income is between $21,000 and $75,000. Act 1173 of 2015 lowers the state income tax on capital gains, and now saves Arkansas taxpayers almost $12 million a year. AG Seeks More Tools to Prosecute Medicaid Abuse and Neglect. The Arkansas attorney general is one of 38 nationwide who have officially asked federal authorities for greater powers to investigate and prosecute Medicaid abuse and neglect. The criminal cases usually involve health care workers taking money to which they are not entitled, by swindling it from an elderly Medicaid recipient. The financial fraud is often accompanied by physical abuse and neglect of the elderly person’s need for nutrition and hygiene.

Extensive research shows that obtaining a college degree results in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates. In fact, the median income for young adults with a college degree is 50% higher than those with a high school diploma. This week, we want to remind you about an important deadline that could have a significant impact for thousands of students preparing for their future. The deadline to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is June 15. The scholarship is funded by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and provides tuition assistance to students at every Arkansas college, university and two-year technical school – both public and private.

It’s important to understand that the Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to all who qualify. Eligibility requirements are simple: one must be a traditional incoming freshman, a current college student or a non-traditional student; must have a minimum ACT score of 19; must still be in pursuit of one’s first baccalaureate degree; and maintain a 2.5 grade point average. More than 30,000 scholarships are awarded each fiscal year, including first-time recipients and renewed scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on a tiered system. Students enrolled in four-year institutions can receive $1,000 for the first year. Those who stay in school are rewarded thereafter with $4,000 for sophomore and junior years, and $5,000 for the

senior year. At two-year institutions and approved nursing schools, students receive $1,000 for the first year and $3,000 for the second. In short, students are incentivized for staying and succeeding in higher education. To date, more than 235,000 scholarships have been awarded to Arkansas students seeking both four and twoyear degrees. Applications are found at the Department of Higher Education’s website, which is scholarships.adhe.edu. There one will find a link to the YOUniversal Scholarship Application. There is also a free app for your phone. So, remember June 15 – the deadline to apply for the Academic Challenge Scholarship, a great first step toward securing your financial future.

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Senior Day awards ceremony held in Hornets’ Nest May 12 Hazen High School held their annual Senior Day Awards Ceremony in the Hornets’ Nest on Wednesday, May 10th at 1:00 P.M. The seniors were presented with their class and special awards, completer cords, and their scholarships were announced. The class then showed their Prom Video, Senior Video, and Senior Slide Show. The classes senior song, May We All by Florida Georgia Line was played while seniors presented roses to their loved ones. The afternoon ended with the Class of 2017’s last walk through HHS. Completers in Agriculture Power, Structural &amp; Technical Systems – Agricultural: Maverick Aycock, Jeremiah Bitner, Quintin Bonds, Kyren Mills, Mikie Mills, Hunter Robinson, Jacob Scroggins, Cutler Taylor, Wesley Walker, Johnathon Weaver, Zak White Natural Resource Systems: Wesley Walker Plant Systems – Horticulture: Maverick Aycock, Quintin Bonds,

Patrick Hoover, Trey Lisko, Shania McGee, Wesley Walker Completers in Family and Consumer Science: Maverick Aycock, Morgan Carroll, Paige Chase, Blake Franks, Kenley Griffin, Katelyn Hawkins, Lauren Hawkins, Brittney Hubbard, Shania McGee, Michael Pargo, Karly Riddick, Lucas Walker, Ketrina Wallace National Art Honor Students: Peyton Bragg, Caitlyn Duncan, Paige Guenther, Nick McKee, Hunter Robinson, Kayla Robinson Art Completers: Patrick Hoover, Leah Miller Hazen High School’s Wendy’s High School Heisman winners: Allie Burroughs, Cutler Taylor Music awards: Patrick Hoover - Honor Cord Aimee Lease: Governor’s Award for Music; Drum Major; Honor Cord Hunter Robinson: Patrick S. Gilmore Award; Honor Cord Ketrina Wallace: John Phillip Sousa Award; Drum Major Honor Cord Sgt. George Sailor pre-

Katelyn Hawkins receiving an award Michaela Eldridge, Kyren Mills, Mikie Mills, Hunter Robinson, Jacob Scroggins, Cutler Taylor, Johnathon Weaver, Zak White Animal Systems: Karly Riddick, Johnathon Weaver Completers in BusinessDigital Communication:

sented awards on behalf of the United States Marine Corps: Semper Fidelis Award – Patrick Shane Hoover Distinguished Athlete Award – Alexandra Mackenzie Burroughs Scholastic Excellence Award – Alexandra Mackenzie Burroughs

The United States Army awards recognizing a female and male student for their excellence in both the classroom and athletic field Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Awards: Alexandra Burroughs, Cutler Taylor Senior members of the Quiz Bowl: Morgan Carroll, Aimee Lease, Abbi Ross A $50 scholarship based on her Advanced Placement test score was presented to Abbi Ross. Seniors who fulfilled the requirement for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship valued at over $14,000 if renewed for 4 years are: Peyton Bragg, Allie Burroughs, Morgan Carroll, Payton Fought, Blake Franks, Paige Guenther, Larissa Harrison, Patrick Hoover, Brittney Hubbard, Reese Jones, Aimee Lease, Leah Miller, Karly Riddick, Hunter Robinson, Abbi Ross, Abby Rounsavall, Cutler Taylor, Lucas Walker, Ketrina Wallace, Faith Young Several of the seniors have already been awarded scholarships from the colleges they plan to attend. They are: Maverick Aycock Arkansas State University at Beebe – Searcy Campus Technical Scholarship valued at $5000. Peyton Bragg – art scholarship from Memphis College of Art valued at $62,600. Peyton was also awarded a $500 scholarship from First Commercial Bank. Alexandra Burroughs – softball athletic scholarship from University of Central Arkansas for $3000 and the UCA Academic Scholarship valued at $14,000. Morgan Carroll – the University of Central Arkansas Academic Scholarship valued at $14,000. Rebekah Curtsinger Northwest Mississippi Community College Presidential Scholarship valued at $1800 Paige Guenther – University of the Ozarks Commitment to

Selected seniors delivered the Remember When’s during the ceremony. Excellence Scholarship valued at $11,500 Larissa Harrison – University of Arkansas Freshman Academic Scholarship for $1000 and the Wal-Mart Scholars Endowed Fund Scholarship valued at $10,000. Patrick Hoover – Southern Arkansas University Blue and Gold Scholarship valued at $36,000. Brittney Hubbard – Ouachita Baptist University President’s Scholarship valued at $70,000. Aimee Lease – University of Central Arkansas Marching Band Scholarship for $400 and the UCA Academic Scholarship valued at $14,000.Nick McKee – art scholarship from Memphis College of Art for $44,000. Leah Miller - Ouachita Baptist University Dean’s Scholarship valued at $50,000. Abbi Ross – University of Arkansas Leadership Scholarship valued at $8000. Abby Rounsavall – Arkansas State University Arkansas Promise Scholarship valued at $8,000 and the Dolores H. Sanderson Memorial Scholarship worth $2000. Cutler Taylor – Arkansas State University at Beebe Chancellor’s Scholarship valued at $8000. Ketrina Wallace – Harding University Challenge Supplement for

both were left stranded. Salem put a runner on with a hit batsman but didn’t threaten in the second. The Hornets put two base runners on in the third inning but couldn’t push across a run, giving Hazen five runners left on base through three innings. Finally, in the fifth inning with two outs, the Lady Hornets got an insurance run when Morgan Stock singled and then scored when Burroughs’ fly ball to center was dropped for an error, making it a 2-0 game. Salem answered with a run in the bottom of the fifth on a leadoff walk, a single and a wild pitch. Burroughs prevented any further damage with a pop up and two strike outs to end the inning. Hazen got two more singles in the sixth but couldn’t get the key hit to push across another run. Burroughs kept things in control the rest of the way, allowing a base runner in each the sixth and seventh but not allowing the runner to advance pass first base. Seven different Hornet hitters had a hit, all singles, and Burroughs finished the game allowing only four singles and

three walks while striking out twelve. The win set the stage for a rematch on Thursday against the Poyen Indians, who beat the Hornets 10-0 back on March 10 th and had won three of the last four matches against Hazen. But this group is afraid of no one and they drew first blood. After escaping the top of the first with no damage, despite a fielding error, the Hornets followed a familiar script with leadoff hitter extraordinaire Elizabeth Foot singled, took second on a wild pitch and scored on Abby Rounsavall’s single to right for a quick 1-0 lead. Each team pot runners on via the walk but no real threat came about until the bottom of the third. Lead off singles by Foot and Rounsavall were wasted and the score remained 1-0. In the fourth, Poyen drew another walk, their third of the game, but Burroughs ended up striking out the side. The Hornets went down in order, so the lead remained at 1-0 through four and Burroughs had not allowed a base hit, had walked three and

Psychology Award Johnathon Weaver English 12 award Algebra III Award Ketrina Wallace Yearbook Award Larissa Harrison Student Council Award Abbi Ross Advanced Placement Outstanding Artist Award which comes with $50 From the Hazen Study Club Peyton Bragg Advanced Placement Computer Science Award Patrick Hoover Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition Award Larissa Harrison Advanced Placement Chemistry Award Allie Burroughs College Art Appreciation Award Leah Miller College Algebra Award Allie Burroughs College World Civilization Award Abbi Ross College World Literature Award Abbi Ross All other awards and scholarships will be announced at graduation on May 21st at 3:00 P.M. in the gymnasium.

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Lady Hornets season ends with 2-1 1 loss to Poyen on May 11th The Hazen Lady Hornets saw their successful season come to an end earlier than they wanted when they fell in a classic game, 2-1 to the Poyen Indians in the first round of the state playoffs. Before that, the Hornets beat a tough Salem Greyhound team by the same score to earn the #3 seed from their regional bracket. Hazen had to play last Monday to determine their seeding in the state playoffs, due to rain during the regional playoffs. Salem brought a gaudy 23-3 overall record, including 15-1 in conference play, into the match and the #1 seed from their conference. The Lady Hornets scored first when Elizabeth Foot led off the top of the first inning with a single, stole second and scored on a single by Abby Rounsavall. Allie Burroughs worked around a walk and a single to keep the Greyhounds off the scoreboard in the bottom of the inning thanks to three strike outs. A single by Payton Fought and a walk to Christin Young gave Hazen another chance with one out but

$12,000 and the Harding University Dean’s Scholarship valued at $24,000. Zachary White – Academic Excellence Scholarship from PCCUA valued at $5000. Each year, Seniors are presented with awards from faculty members recognizing them for excellence in particular subjects. They are: American Sign Language Award - Paige Guenther Computer Science and Math Award - Patrick Hoover ACT Prep Science Award - Lucas Walker Intro to Criminal Justice Award - Kenley Griffin Law and Order Award Morgan Carroll Abnormal Psychology Award Katelyn Hawkins Medical Terminology Award - Faith Young Pathology Award Reese Jones Co m p u t e r i z e d Accounting I Award Allie Burroughs Medical Procedures Award - Faith Young Transitional Math Award - Reese Jones Photography II Outstanding Artist Award - Caitlyn Duncan Photography III Outstanding Artist Award - Nick McKee B u s i n e s s Communications Entrepreneurship Award - Kayla Robinson Marketing Award Abbi Ross

struck out eight. After striking out the leadoff batter, Burroughs hit the next batter on a full count and then, the unimaginable happened; a 1-2 pitch was driven over the left field fence for a two-run home run and a 2-1 lead for Poyen. It would be their only hit of the game. Hazen went down in 1-2- 3 in the bottom of the inning to trail heading to the sixth. Poyen wasted a couple of base runners with bad base running but the Hornets couldn’t muster a rally in their half of the inning. For the second inning in a row, Poyen put two runners on base but couldn’t push across another run, giving Hazen a chance in the bottom of the seventh. Chase Wiggins led off by reaching first base on an error but the next three batters couldn’t advance her and the game ended with Poyen on top 1-0, despite being outhit five to one. Hazen finished the season with a record of 22-10 and for the third consecutive year they were one of the twelve class 2A teams to make it to the state playoffs. Thank you Seniors and Congratulations!

(L-R) Brayden Williams, Jenna Ronquest, Brianna THompson, and Madison Sickel will be attending Girls State at Harding University in Searcy.

Cayden Glover and Logan Dulaney will be attending Boys State at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

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