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Community Events Calendar
Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
HHS holds graduation ceremony May 21st
Monday June 5 Hazen Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Biscoe City Council Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Biscoe City Hall Tuesday June 6 Games, Crafts, and Bounce House fun Day across the Street From Hazen Library 11:00am - 1:00pm Thursday June 8 Hazen Masonic Lodge Meeting Lodge Hall 7:30 pm
HHS Honor Graduates (L to Right) Mprgan Carroll, Leah Miller, Aimee Lease, Payton Faught, Abby Rounsavall, and Faith Young presented the Looking Back Memories during the ceremony.
DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm DeValls Bluff City Hall Monday June 12 Hazen Chapter #5 OES Meeting Hazen Lodge Hall 6:15pm Tuesday June 13 Quorum Court Meeting Annex Building DesArc 6:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday June 15 Hazen City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00pm - 7:00pm GFWC Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Murry’s Restaurant Hazen Saturday June 20 Prairie County Master Gardeners Meeting 6:00pm BancorpSouth Hazen Saturday June 27 Prairie County Retired Teachers Trip to Eureka Springs 8:30am Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the
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Salutatorian Brittney Hubbard presented the salutatory speech.
Valedictorian Allie Burroughs presented the valedictory speech.
The Hazen High School Class of 2017 graduated on Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m. in the HHS gymnasium. The class entered to Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Hazen High School Concert Band when their names were announced by Superintendent Nanette Belford. The honor graduates entered first, followed by the rest of the graduates in alphabetical order. The program began with a welcome by Superintendent Belford, followed by the recognition of school district retirees Monica Lisko, Beth Rogers, and Nanette Belford. Zakary White gave the invocation. Faith Young, Payton Fought, Abby Rounsavall, Morgan Carroll, Leah Miller, and Aimee Lease read the “Looking Back”. (Continued on Page 3)
Superintendent Belford retires after 3 years Nanette Belford, Superintendent of the Hazen School District, resigned effective June 30, 2017 on during a regular meeting of the Hazen School Board on Monday, May 22. Present at the meeting were Board President David Strohl and members Vickie Skarda, Davey Williams, Freddie Rogers, Richie Ingle, and Sandra Penn. Belford, who has been in education for 29 years, was thanked by the board for her years of service as a teacher, principal, and the district’s superintendent for the past three years. The board members also accepted the resignations of Trilby Shelman, a high school paraprofessional and Delores Tosh, a cafeteria worker. In other personnel matters, the board voted to extend the contract of Debbie Stovesand, the Special Education secretary, by fifteen days (210 total contract days) for this school year. Belford stated that there have been some issues with the special education paperwork because of the number of files. Stovesand will go through the special education files during the summer. The salary schedule for next year’s certified staff was approved. Teacher
salaries will rise by $400 the 3-5 building from ing surveillance system on the base as mandated Sherwin Williams for at the high school camby the Arkansas state $6165.66 to bring the pus for $17,898.34 from legislature to bring A l l e g i a n t the Hazen District Security, Inc. The certified salaries up district will use to the minimum Title VI REAP $31,400 for teachers funds for the purwith bachelor’s chase. Only two degrees and no bids were years of experience. received, and only The base salary for one of those two teachers with masis compatible with ter’s degrees will the Geovision rise to $36,050. The software system Hazen District will that the district still remain at the presently uses. minimum for state The sixteen campublic school eras will cover teacher salaries. the new gym, the All of the school band room, and district classified the outside of the staff members were high school. rehired for the Belford request2017-18 school year. ed that she be Susan Booth was given permission hired as an elemento sell two more tary teacher. Her busses, #3, a 1997 hiring had been Bluebird 66 paspostponed pending senger bus, and Praxis test results. Schoolboard President David Strohl pres- school bus #7, a Three students ents retiring Superintendent Nanette 1995 IHC 65 paswere hired to help Belford with a plaque of recognition dur- senger bus. Both with the custodial ing the 2017 Graduation Ceremony. of the busses are work during the surplus inventory summer – Quintin buildings up to fire code. in need of repairs and Bonds, Ross Harper, and According to Belford, the have been taken out of Luke Prine. The board art room will not be service. Belford will also approved the accept- painted, but will instead advertise the sale in the ance of four elementary have the walls gutted Democrat-Gazette. students through School and replaced with sheet The Special Education Choice. rock. Statement of Intent and In other business the The board also the Title VIB budget for board approved the approved the superinten- 2017-18 school year was superintendent’s recom- dent’s recommendation to approved, as was the promendation to purchase purchase a video posed budget for the fire retardant paint for recorder, cameras, and 2018-2019 school year. the federal building, the other necessary equip- The special education elementary corridor, and ment to expand the exist- budget, according to
Belford, goes entirely to salaries, and budgets are always approved a year ahead of time. The board also approved the district audit report and corrective action plan. The district was only cited for internal control which Belford said most small schools get because more people would have to be hired to alleviate the problem. Paper service for the 2017-18 school year will be purchased from Contract Paper Group based on price and. The bid will go through Wilbur Mills Coop for better pricing. The district will purchase approximately 300 cases of paper for around $5000. The superintendent reported that the district was approved for the repair of roofs for the Neel building and the old gym, but the state ran out of funding before the money to the district was released. She also reported that the cafeteria dishwasher is broken and parts are no longer available for it. Belford suggested that paper products could be used (trays, glasses, and silverware) instead of buying a new dishwasher, which she estimated would cost $15,000. She said that this would eliminate a salary in the cafeteria.
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Obituaries Barbara Brooks-Wallace Barbara L. BrooksWallace, 91 of Brinkley, died Wednesday morning, May 24 at her daughter’s home in L i t t l e Rock. Barbara was born September 16, 1925 in Edmondson, Arkansas to Frank J. Brooks and Juanita Williams. Barbara was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Brinkley under the leadership of Elder Eddie Harvey. Barbara received her education from the Edmondson Public School System and Consolidated White River Academy in Brinkley. She was a 1943 graduate of CWR Academy. After graduating high school, Barbara met and married Marion Teague. They moved to Memphis, where she lived and worked for more than 6 years. She later returned to Brinkley in the early 1950’s, and took a job with the Brinkley Public School System (Marian Anderson High School) working as a secretary. She later went to work at Mercy Hospital in Brinkley for several years. In 1957, she went to work as a secretary for Branscumb Funeral Home in Brinkley, Arkansas for owners N.G. Branscumb and Ruth S. Branscumb. Barbara enjoyed working in funeral services so much that she decided to go to Mortuary School in Dallas, Texas 1959 in order to obtain a license as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. She gradued Dallas School of Mortuary Science in 1960 and returned to Brinkley, where she lived her dream of becoming a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Arkansas. Barbara enjoyed 29 years as owner and operator of Branscumb Funeral Home Inc. until she decided to retire from funeral service in 2000.
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She then passed the business own to its third generation of new owners the Johnson and Gilchrest Families. She received a special honor in 2010, when she became a lifetime licensee in Funeral Service in Arkansas, after 50 years of faithful and dedicated service. Barbara was a former longtime member of the Arkansas Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, where she served as Secretary/Treasurer for many years. She was also a former member of The Arkansas Funeral Directors Association. She enjoyed networking and communicating with her fellow funeral services colleagues during conferences and meetings. Barbara was a past School Board Member of the Brinkley Public School System, one of the first African American’s to serve on the board in the 1970’s. She served for several years in that position. Her parents, step-mothers: Willella Brooks and Minnie Brooks, two sons: Franklin Cecil Teague and Thomas Stanley Teague, a daughter Kristina R. Wallace, a brother Willie Artis Walker, a sister Bobbie Jean Walker, her husband Billy Wallace and her best friend of more than 70 years, Melvina Hicks all preceded Barbara in death. Survivors include her daughter Sherra (Alan) Wallace-Knott of Little Rock, AR and sixteen grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 27 from 6 until 8 Pm at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 28 at 2 PM at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, in Brinkley with Elder Eddie Harvey officiating. Internment will take place at Paradise Gardens Cemetery in Edmondson on Tuesday, May 30 at 12 Noon by Branscumb Johnson and Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 7342772 www.branscumbfuneralhome.com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home & email: branscumbfunerlahome1928@yahoo.com Pallbearers are: Herbert Seneca Lang, Lindsey Teague, Kiminiski Teague, Larry Hardin, James Wesson and Curtis Floyd.
Nina Carter
Nina Franke Carter, 87, was born December 1, 1929 at G u y , Arkansas to Nora a n d Alfred Bivens. She was t h e youngest of nine children. She went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2017. She married Joe Glover in 1947 and had two sons, Wayne and Keith Glover, before losing her husband in
an accident in 1954. Two weeks later she lost her father to cancer. She was a strong woman who raised her two sons alone until she married Charles Carter in 1960. Charles and Nina had a daughter and son, Teresa and Charlie. They were married for 51 years before Charles passed away in 2012. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She loved to go camping with her family, work in her flower gardens, watch the Razorbacks play basketball and later she loved to travel with Charles after her children were grown. She was a devoted wife and mother who leaves many good memories for her children. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church and loved her church family. We rejoice in knowing that our mother and “Gran” is enjoying Heaven as we celebrate her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Carter, son Keith Glover, and grandsons, Joe and J. R. Glover. Nina is survived by two sons, Wayne Glover of Cabot, Charlie (Sheri) Carter of Sherwood, one daughter, Teresa (Sam) Conder of Des Arc, four grandchildren, Jason Glover, Jennifer (Bradley) Ward, Jared Conder, Aaron Carter and seven great grandchildren. Visitation is Friday May 26 from 6:00-8:00 at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10:00 A M Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Hickory Plains Cemetery. Bro. Eddie Addison officiating. Pallbearers are Jason Glover, Jared Conder, Aaron Carter, Sam Conder, Bradley Ward, Rick Ramsey. www.garthfuneralhome.com
Pat Carter
Patricia Ann Carter, 70 of Hazen, passed a w a y Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born April 13, 1947 in Beebe, Arkansas. Pat or “Toot” as she was known by most, was preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Mary Carter; a sister, Regina Roberts, and brothers, Charles, Joe, and Glen Carter. She is survived by her loving mate, Bobby Ingle; daughter, Carla (Donnie) Nichols of Carlisle; son, Jeff Carter of Des Arc, and daughter, Terri (Rick) Dixon of Little Rock; grand-
children, Dusty and Dylen Nichols, Trinity Dixon, and Haley Spradlin; two sisters, Melita (Gus) Miller of Heywood, Illinois, and Carolyn (Fuzz) Layne of Kensett, Arkansas, and several nieces and nephews. Pat was a very loving mother and always made time for her children and grandchildren, who will miss her very much. There will be a big hole in our hearts for the rest of our years. We well always love you mama, love, Carla, Jeff, Terri and Bobby. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 31, at 10:00 A.M. in the Westbrook Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Hickory Plains Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frankie Williams, Nathan Williams, Brandon Yielding, Jeremy Carter, Tory Miller, and Jason Stovesand.
Veda Schumann
Veda Schumann, of Heber Springs, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wa l t e r and Sally Mashburn, her brothers, Ralph, Irwin, W. C. and sister, Sally Jo, her loving husband, Gerald Schumann, and son, John Schumann. Veda was hospital and clinic office manager for her husband for 40 years. She was known for her kind heart and generosity. She is survived by her daughters, Marjorie (Jon) Dockins, Brenda Buffalo, Tammy (Jim) Whiteside, six grandchildren, Ryan (Witsy) Buffalo, Tyler Whiteside, Michael (Lyndsey) Dockins, Jennifer (James) Webster, Julie Dockins, Carey Schumann, ten great grandchildren, Sydney Buffalo, Natalie Buffalo, Liam Buffalo, Eli Buffalo, Meredith Dockins, Danielle Dockins, Colleen Dockins, Ayden Webster, Dylan Schumann, Peyton Schumann. Graveside services are 2:00 P M Wednesday at Carlisle Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro. Brad Sneed officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer A s s o c i a t i o n . www.garthfuneralhome.com
Patsy Young
Patsy Young, age 74, formerly of Fletcher and Steelville, MO
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Rebecca Morris
Rebecca Marcile Guthrie Morris, 94 of Carlisle passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Rebecca was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Carlisle and was active in every aspect of the women’s groups in the church. She taught Sunday school for years from small children to adults. “Becky” was an avid bowler, bowling with her team the “up & attum”, an avid gardener, know as the “rose lady”, a member of her bridge club and she worked at the polling places for years. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin whom she married on February 4,
1945. Also preceding her in death were four brothers, William, Robert, Jesse, and Curtis Guthrie and five sisters, Margaret Blake, Faye Rochelle, Emma Kinsey, Mollie Colvin, and Laura Buck. She is survived by one son, Richard Morris of Carlisle; two grandchildren, Matthew Morris and wife, Erica of Carlisle and Emily Di’Angelo and husband, John of Hazen, and five greatgrandchildren, Eli, John, and Michael Morris and Kendall and Marcy De’Angelo. Visitation was Monday, May 29, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services were 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 30, at the First United Methodist Church in Carlisle. Burial was in the Carlisle Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Women’s Group at the Methodist church in Carlisle.
William Travis Buck
William Travis Buck, Sr., 82 of De Valls Bluff went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Olivia Buck; wife, Linnie C. Buck; daughter, Jacquline Buck Bivens; son, Ronnie Roach, Sr., grandson, Curtis L. Herring; brother, Sonny Buck and two sisters, Colleen Park and Catherine Mays. He is survived by his brother, Malcolm (Louise) Buck of Furlow; three children, William (Judy) Travis Buck, Jr. of Hazen; Joy Briggs of De Valls Bluff and Eddie (Margaret) Roach Sr., of Shannon Hills; seven grandchildren, Larry Briggs of Arkadelphia, Charlotte Herring of New Orleans, Celia (Mark) Elder of Bryant, Lydia Travis of Des Arc, Ronnie Roach, Jr. of Tucson, Arizona, Belinda Roach of Little Rock and Eddie Roach, Jr. of Bryant; ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, May 26, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services were 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen by Bro. Bill Bruce. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in De Valls Bluff. Pallbearers were Glen Williams, Mark Elder, Tommy Schwede, Coy Thomas, Doyan Martin, Darrell Grubbs, and Austin Allen.
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passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Life Care Center in Sullivan, MO. Patsy Ann was born June 26, 1942 in Hazen, AR the daughter of Cay and Vertie (King) Minton. She grew up and attended school in Hazen, graduating from Hazen High School in 1961. Patsy was united in marriage to Joel Young on December 26, 1964. She was a devoted Christian and a loving, loyal wife and mother. Patsy was active in her church and taught Sunday school for over 20 years. She loved being with family and friends and enjoyed funny stories, going out to eat, and a good laugh. Patsy is survived by her two sons, Charles (Jenny) Young of Gentry, AR and Keith (Sara) Young of Sullivan, MO; two grandchildren, Joel (Leah) Young of Gentry, AR and Elijah Young of Sullivan; a sister, Vickie Foster of Hazen, AR; a greatgrandchild on the way later this fall; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel and her parents. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen, Arkansas. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Center Point Missionary Baptist Church in Hazen with interment to follow in the Center Point Cemetery. Friends may share condolences online with the family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan and Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSASSOUTHERN DISTRICTPROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARL LUEBKER, d e c e a s e d CASE NO. PR-2016-019
NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 1696 Clearpoint Road, Stuttgart, AR 72160. Date of Death: July 4, 2016. The undersigned has been appointed
Administrator of the above estate. 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. Claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall also be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first pub-
lication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. This notice first published the 24th day of May, 2017. MARK MAIER Administrator c/o Dennis R. Molock Molock Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for the Estate 300 W. 3rd / P. O. Box 92 Stuttgart, AR 72160 5/24 2tc
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HHS graduation continued from page 1
Monica Lisko was recognized by the HHS School Board as a retiree and for over 40 years of service to the Hazen School District.
Faith Young
(Continued from front) Morgan Carroll, Leah Miller, and Aimee Lease read the “Looking Back”. Morgan Carroll also announced the senior song, class flower, class colors, and class motto “Today is the tomorrow that we dreamed about yesterday” by Anne Kline. Awards and Scholarships Principal Roxanne Bradow announced the awards and scholarships, which were presented to the students by Superintendent Belford. Abbi Ross and Reese Jones were announced as the Outstanding Senior Boy and Girl, and Karly Riddick won the HHS Principal’s Award. Alexandra Burroughs was presented the HHS Citizenship Award, and the HHS Student of the Years recipient was Abbi Ross. Ketrina Wallace received the Hazen Masonic Lodge #361 scholarship or $250, and Abby Rounsavall and Lucas Walker were awarded the Hughes Law Firm scholarship for $250 each. Abbi Ross won the HHS $500 HHS Student Council Scholarship, Faith Young won the
Coca-Cola Scholarship for $500, and Larissa Harrison won the $500 Hazen Women’s Clubs Scholarship. The $1000 Riviana Foods Scholarship given to a student who plans to enter the field of agriculture, ag business or economics, or a related field went to Zakary White. Abby Rounsavall received the Ella Rogers Taylor Scholarship for $1000. Abbi Ross won the MFA Foundation Scholarship, sponsored b y MFA Oil at DeValls Bluff, valued at $2000. The final two scholarships were given through the Hazen High School Scholarship Fund, which has been providing scholarships to HHS seniors since 1987. Over the past 30 years the committee has awarded over $264,000 to 51 Hazen High School seniors. The first of these scholarships given was the Virginia Holtzendorff Memorial Scholarship which pays tuition of $4000 a year at the school chosen by the recipient and renewable for up to four years for a total of $16,000. The recipient of this award was Larissa Harrison. The second HHS
Amanda Keith and Andy Rogers accepted a plaque on the behalf of their mother and former HES librarian, Beth Rogers, for her serivce the Hazen School District and her retirement.
Scholarship Fund award was the Jerry Screeton Memorial Scholarship Fund, which pays tuition of $4000 a year at the school chosen b the recipient and renewable for up to four years for a total of $16,000. The winner of this award was Abbi Ross. After the scholarships were announced, Superintendent Belford and Board President David Strohl handed out
the diplomas, and the ceremony ended with the traditional turning of the tassels and tossing of the mortarboards.
Reese Jones
Abbi Ross
Larissa Harrison
Karly Riddick
Abby Rounsavall
Lucas Walker
Zakary White
Ketrina Wallace
New Books and DVD’S at Hazen Public Library Lennox Industries in Stuttgart, Arkansas has immediate opening for the following positions.
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Books Legion- Julie Kagawa Freeks Amanda Hocking The Trials of Apollo The Dark Prophecy - Rick Riordan The Breaker - Bella Forrest Twelve Dead Men William W. Johnstone Song of the Lion - Anne Hillerman The Battlemage - Taran Matharu Flash of Fury - Lea Griffith Her True Match - Paige Tyler Wind River Wrangler Lindsay McKenna Against All Odds Danielle Steel Rimfire - William W. Johnston The Strange Side of the Tracks - George Avant The Guns of Frank
Eaton - Davis Althouse The Thirst - Jo Nesbo Those Jensen Boys William W. Johnstone Sushi Cookbook Deadmen Walking Sherrilyn Kenyon Same Beach, Next Year - Dorothea Benton Frank The Girl Who Knew Too Much - Amanda Quick Robert B. Parker’s Little White Lies - Ace Atkins Crazy House - James Patterson Full Wolk Moon Lincoln Child Secrets in Summer Nancy Thayer And Every Morning the Way Home gets Longer and Longer - Fredrik Backman Britt-Marie was Here Fredrik Backman DVD’S Catfight
War on Everyone The with All the Gifts Claire in Motion Fifty Shades Darker A Street Cat Names Bob A Mernaid’s Tale Rings Gold Bates Motel Seasons 1-4 The Adventure Club Before the Flood Scream Season 1
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Miss Stallings, Mr. Rollins engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. George Anthony (Andy) Stallings are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Andrea Coy Stallings, to Jacob Allen Rollins, son of Mr. Jimmy Rollins Jr. and Ms.. Susan Loundermilk The bride-elect is the paternal granddaughter of Betty Stallings of Conway and the late George Stallings, and maternal granddaughter of Florence Svestka of Hazen and the late Charles Svestka. She is a graduate of Arkansas State University with a Bachelors degree in Marketing and a Masters degree in Business Technology. She is also a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with an Associates Degree in Nursing and works as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The groom-elect is the paternal grandson of Shirley Rollins and the late Jimmy Rollins Sr. and maternal grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie
Mr. Jacob Rollins and Ms. Andrea Stallings Loundermilk, all of Hazen. Jacob attended the University of Central Arkansas where he
Prairie County Democratic Women Meeting held May 25 By Chris Weems Prairie County Democratic Women met Thursday, May 25, at Murry’s with 7 members and a quest present. Chris Weems, president, presided. Jerry Aycock, devotional leader, gave the invocation. Rosetta and Alice Metcalf were welcomed to the meeting and Vernard Metcalf was welcomed as a guest. In answer to questions about the State Convention of Democratic Women, Weems said she had been in contact with the acting treasurer, Diane Glaze. Glaze said that the reason the convention had not been held
received his Bachelors degree in Sociology. He is a patrolman for the City of Fayetteville.
State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang The state Higher Education Coordinating Board began work on a new funding formula for colleges and universities, based on legislation enacted during this years’ regular session. Act 148 of 2017 directs to board to adopt a funding formula based on productivity measures such as the number of students who complete their degree requirements. The previous formula was based more on enrollment. The new formula also takes into account factors like affordability. For example, under the new formula colleges and universities will have an incentive to help students graduate on time. When students take five, six or seven years to complete their degree requirements the final cost of their education is much greater and they are likely to have a much heavier loan to pay off. Also, institutions will be encouraged to help students complete their degree requirements more efficiently. For example, if the requirement for an associate’s degree is 60 hours and a student ends up taking 66 hours in order to satisfy those requirements, it will cost more. Similarly,
a student who earns a university degree by completing 120 hours will spend less than a student who takes 126 or 132 hours. One reason that students take more than the required number of hours is that they change majors in midstream. That happens if they choose a major for which they are not academically prepared, or if they choose a major unadvisedly during their first semester as a freshman and later change their mind. Two-year colleges would be rewarded in the funding formula for the number of students who transfer to a four-year university with 30 credit hours in core courses. For years the legislature has worked to make it easier for students to keep the credits they have earned when they transfer from one institution to another. In 2007 the legislature approved Act 472 requiring colleges and universities to inform students at registration if a course would be transferable to other state-supported colleges and universities. In 2009 the legislature passed Act 182 creating a set of fully transferable credit hours from two-
year colleges to fo u r - y e a r universities. The purpose was to eliminate obstacles to the transfer of credits by requiring four-year universities to accept all hours earned under the new system. The state Higher Education Coordinating Board determined which courses would be fully transferable. Also in 2009 the legislature approved Act 964 to study the affordability of higher education at Arkansas public colleges and universities. Several bills enacted in 2007 sought to hold down the sky-rocketing cost of text books. There are more steps that higher education officials and legislators must take before the new funding formula receives its final approval. Those steps include a public comment period. Institutions will receive incentives for educating non-traditional older students and students from under-served areas. On the other hand, the new formula is designed to prevent them from lowering academic standards in order to make it easier for students to earn a degree.
Prairie County Piecemakers hold retreat in Mountain View last week
last year and was not scheduled for this year because of the death in early 2016, of both the State President and State Treasurer. She said plans are for a Convention in 2018. There was some discussion of what the Democrats are doing in Washington to get a health care program set up. There was some discussion about the status of Social Security. Motion be Nell Pich was approved to skip the meeting scheduled for June and resume meeting in September. The next meeting will be September 28, at Murry’s Restaurant.
Ebony Events By Clevella Mosby Condolences extended to the Nellum and Coleman families of Lonoke, at the recent passing of their loved one. Services were held Saturday morning May 20, at Boyd’s Funeral Chapel in Lonoke. Ms. Lena Vineyard of Stuttgart visited Ms. Clevella Mosby and also Ms. Bearnell Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens were keeping a medical appointment last week. Miss Dietra Smith is not feeling well at this writing, hope she’s better soon. Mr. Joe Walker was in Hazen visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther (Queen) Walker last week. Ms. Clevella Mosby visited Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Walker, several days last week. Ms. Vicki Penn was visiting in Hazen last week. Ms. Evelyn Collins from Lonoke, was visiting family and friends in Hazen recently. Sunday May 28, “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. Happy Birthday wishes to: Minister Lonzo Penn, Mrs. Henrietta Anderson, Miss Samantha Jones, Miss Aasha Sawyer and all born in May. Thought For The Week: A secret will be kept by three people only when two are dead.
Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Club had their retreat, May 23-28, 2017 in Mt. View, AR. Eleven members enjoyed a wonderful time.
Biscoe Cemetery Report
Thank You Hazen High School Faculty and Staff would like to thank the following clubs: Ruth Barrett Box Club, Town and Country Civic Club, Hazen Study Club, Elsie McCain Club, and the Hazen High School Student Council for their monetary donations to help pay for the plaques for our awards assembly. We would also like to thank parent volunteers, the Grand Prairie Veterinary Clinic for their generosity throughout the year,
Debbie Carlyle and the student council members and all who gave monetary donations and donated gifts to make Teacher Appreciation Week so special for us. We greatly appreciate all of you!
The following have made donations to the Biscoe Cemetery: Donations: Hazle Overturf, Frances Williams, Cheryl Blackwell, John Naill & Sons, Harry Mason Jr., Debbe Priest. Grave Opening & Closings: Clora Pendergrass,
Johnny Stevens, Randy Hughes, Gladys Corpier. Memorials: Jackie Prince for Clora Pendergrass, Alta Oliver & Biscoe EHC for Gladys Corpier. Donations can be made to Danese Clark 10702 Brasfield Rd. Biscoe AR. 72017.
Legal Notices 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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THE RATE FOR CLASSIFIED READER ADVERTISING IS $7 FOR 25 WORDS OR LESS, PLUS 10 CENTS PER WORD FOR EACH WORD OVER 25. THE RATE FOR CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS IS $5.50 PER COLUMN INCH (NON-COMMISSIONABLE) FOR AREA BUSINESSES. THE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IS NOON ON MONDAY OF THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $2 SERVICE CHARGE FOR ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NOT PAID IN ADVANCE.
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NOTICE Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 1999 Dodge Dakota vin # 187GL22Y6XS153131 and is accruing storage as a legal liability of the owner. The wrecker company claims fist priority possession lien on the vehicle and it’s contents for all charges. Unless vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. Vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees. 5/31 2tc Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 2005 Chrysler Sebring vin # 1C3EL46X25N516657 and is accruing storage as a legal liability of the owner. The wrecker company claims fist priority possession lien on the vehicle and it’s contents for all charges. Unless vehicle is claimed within 45 days
the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. Vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees. 5/31 2tc
HELP WANTED Bartenders, Waitresses, and Cooks wanted. Apply in person @ Wild Life Bar & Grill after 3pm. 711 E. Superior St. Stuttgart. Ar. 5/31 2tc The City of DeValls Bluff is looking to appoint a Recorder/Treasurer. Anyone interested, please bring letter of intent to City Hall no later than June 13, 2017. Must live within DVB city limits. 5/31 2tc
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From joining a guided hike to a bear cave on Petit Jean Mountain to relaxing on a sunset cruise on Lake DeGray, visitors to Arkansas State Parks have an abundance of options to enjoy the beauty of our state this summer. On one summer weekend alone, park employees host and guide more than 100 events across the state. Visitors can take a tour of our rivers and lakes on a kayak or even learn the tricks to diamond mining. Arkansas’s first state park was Petit Jean. It was established in 1923 with the passage of Act 276 which authorized the commissioner of state lands to accept land donations. The state then developed an agency to oversee the development of state parks in 1927. Today the agency oversees 52 state parks. Our parks offer a wide diversity of facilities and outdoor offerings for your family. Each state park in the system provides a unique experience and each visit reveals new wonders. As much as there is to do, Arkansas state parks are wonderful places to relax, whether it’s in a lodge, cabin, campsite. In fact, 32 of our state parks feature campsites. Sites are located in scenic settings showcasing the natural beauty and geological diversity of Arkansas. You’ll find campsites on the top of a mountain, the shore of a lake and many other locations to experience the best of the outdoors. And for those who like a
camping experience without the stress of setting up camp or buying equipment, there are the new camper cabins at Lake Ouachita State Park. Visitors there have an opportunity to camp without “roughing it.” Beyond camping and outdoor activities, our state parks also offer lessons in the rich history of Arkansas. Learn about southern American history and life in the Arkansas Delta from the Arkansas Post Museum or visit exhibits about many of the archeological and historical sites in Arkansas like Jacksonport State Park in the northeastern corner of the state, which was a thriving steamboat river port in the 1880s. You can also catch a Civil War reenactment at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, admire the finest examples of Civilian Conservation Corps architecture at Devil’s Den State Park or learn about how the west was mapped at Louisiana Purchase State Park. So when planning summer vacations or just a day activity for the family, remember the resources we have in our own backyard. The website for Arkansas State Parks includes a complete list of parks and search capabilities to help you find cabins, lodges and campsites to fit your vacation needs. Go to www.arkansasstateparks. com to discover more about our beautiful Natural State.
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Chamber holds 9th Memorial Day recognition
Chambers Nursing and Rehab Center * Private Rooms with Baths * 24 Hour Nursing Service * Rehab-Therapy
* On-Site Beauty Salon * Daily Activity Program * Church Service Regularly
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(870) 552-7150 Hwy 70 - Carlisle, Arkansas
“Since 1945”
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Bobby Glover, President & CEO