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Community Events Calendar PRAIRIE COUNTYCOURTHOUSE WILL CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING ON WEDNESDAY THE 23RD @ NOON AND OPEN AGAIN ON MONDAY THE 28TH.
Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Turkey Time with Hazen HIPPY
Monday November 28
Hazen School District School Board Meeting 6:00p.m. Hazen Library
Wednesday November 30
Hazen School District Junior ASVAB Test Hazen High School
Friday December 2
Retirement Party 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. For Judy Burnett & Sharon Brown. All are invited.
Saturday December 3 DeValls Bluff Christmas Parade 5:00p.m.
Thursday December 8
Hazen Masonic Lodge Lodge Hall 7:30p.m.
Saturday December 10
Christmas in the Park Hazen Park 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
Tuesday December 13
Hazen Elementary School Literacy Night Hazen School District Band/Choir Winter Concert 7:00p.m. Prairie County Master Gardeners Christmas Party 3:45p.m.
Saturday December 17
Hazen High School Student Council Roast & Toast 1:00p.m. Hazen High School Hazen Chapter
The Hazen HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) November Group Meeting was at the Hazen Community Center Monday, November, 14th 2016. Katelynn Carrell welcomed the families to the group meeting. Each child received Turkey sticker page and a I am thankful for turkey after signing in. After signing in Home based educators Linda Strohl and Katelynn Carrell Gathered the children to do a turkey walk. The Children Fallowed home based educators around the community center flapping wings and gobbling like turkeys. Then everyone gathered around Mrs. Jennie Gates for
story time. The story that was read was “10 Fat Turkeys” by Tony Johnston. After reading about the 10 turkeys the children then got to make a turkey of their own using their hand print as the turkey’s body. When the children had finished with the hand print turkey they then went to a pinecone turkey center. Here the children make a turkey using pinecones and they choose of feathers ribbons and eyes. When everyone was finished with their turkeys we then had a HIPPY thanksgiving. Which consisted of a turkey sandwich, chips, and a Capri sun. While the family were eating Coordinator Jennie
Gates drew one ticket form each home based educator that would determine the winner of the door prize. This month’s door prize was a butter ball turkey. The winner of the Turkey from Mrs. Linda’s class was Christina Duncan. The winner of Mrs. Katelynn’s Class was Selah Lee. Then as the children got ready to leave each child received the book “10 Fat Turkeys” by Tony Johnston and a turkey pencil. The HIPPY office Would Like to Wish Everyone a Safe and Happy thanksgiving. HIPPY also would like to thank the City of Hazen for letting us use the Hazen Community Center. HIPPY would like to
Congratulations Hale & Dabney
Tuesday December 20 Prairie County Retired Teachers Christmas Pot-luck DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 12:00p.m.
Sunday December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! From The Grand Prairie Herald!
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Tamara Dabney wins Prairie County Gaylon Hale Wins Prairie County Treasurer in an amazingly close race Circuit Clerk, gaining 66.78% of the against Donna McIntosh resulting in vote over opponent Rhonda Cheshier. Dabney gaining 50.30% of the vote. Hale won by more than 1,000 votes The Grand Prairie Herald apologizes to both despite attempts to sabotage her camcandidates for neglecting to include their wins pain. in the election edition of the paper
extend a special thank you to all the parents and children who attended. The children who attended were: Breelynd Brown, Hayden Carrell, Christina Duncan, William Hickman, Brynden Hicks, Kyle Ladner, Selah Lee, Jackson Munnerlyn, Cam Seely, Cathryn Thomas. The Next HIPPY Group meeting will be December 12th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.. HIPPY is now enrolling for the 20162017 school year. Contact us at Facebook.com/HazenH ippy or 870-255-1234 to enroll. Children who will be three before December 31,2016 are eligible to enroll.
Public Notice The Hazen School District will destroy Special Education records of graduated students dated prior to December, 1, 2010. The records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district by December 1, 2016, to pick up the records. Contact: Mrs. Debbie Stovesand, 870-2554546
Hazen City Council Passes New Fowl Ordinance The Hazen City Council held their monthly meeting on November 17 at City Hall. The meeting began with a prayer and roll call. The following members were present: Mayor David Duch, Recorder David Hardke, Council Members Steve Chlapecka, Tim Juola, Clevella Mosby, Barbara Rogers, and Rick Wiggins. The minutes from the October meeting were approved before committee reports and department head reports were given. Fire Chief Ashley Loudermilk reported there had been 11 first responder calls, 4 grass fires, 1 big truck fire, and 1 controlled fire. He also told the Council that the fire trucks had been serviced for the winter.Police Chief Bradley Taylor reported 176 misdemeanors concerning marijuana, 161 drug paraphernalia misdemeanors, and 47 counts of possession/controlled substances. Philip Foot was not present at the meet-
ing to discuss utilities. New Business was given after hearing from the department heads. Mayor Duch told the Council that the Legislative Audit Report has been submitted to the State for review. The matter of Judge Rogers retirement balance was discussed. Mayor Duch suggested paying off Judge Rogers remaining balance to save the city money in the long run. It was then moved and seconded before being approved by all members, Ordinance No. 475 was discussed due to the issue of chickens around town roaming and damaging property. The ordinance will call for all fowl to be penned up within city limits from now on. The ordinance was moved by Council member Wiggins and seconded by Council member Juola before being approved by all. It was then moved, seconded, and agreed that the meeting would then be dismissed.