Hornets presented State Championship rings in ceremony

Congratulations to the 2022 Hazen Hornet State Champion Football Team who received their championship rings Tuesday night, March 7, in a ceremony held at Big K Fish Barn. Friends and family members made up the large crowd that attended.

A big thank you goes to Farmers and Merchants Bank for sponsoring the ring ceremony and to Big K’s Fish Barn for a great meal.

Those who donated to the purchasing of the rings included

Agheritage, Cadence Bank, Greenpoint Ag, Greenway Equipment, Hazen 1st United Methodist Church, Lennox Industries, Prairie Farmers Association, Producers Rice Mill, R&S Skarda Farms, Riceland Foods, Toll Farms, and Westbrook Funeral

Home. Individual donors were Charles & Pam Toss, Loy Sr & Debbie Kee, Johnny Raper, Dee Black, Vicki Skarda, Barbara Rogers, Byrum Kelly, Matthew & Haley Burkhammer, Jeff & Cherie Dulany, and Phillip & Janet Boothe. Several anonymous cash donations were also received. Championship medallions were presented to the HHS Cheerleading Squad and also to Nancy Chlapecka, who has filmed the Hornet games for many years.

Lady Eagles start season 2-1

By Mark Buffalo

Sports Editor

The Des Arc Lady Eagles softball team is 2-1 after the first three games of the season.

Des Arc lost to McCrory 1-0 in the season opener March 6. The Lady Eagles came back the next day to beat Bald knob 17-1. They beat Carlisle 5-4 on Friday in the 2A-6 conference opener at Bobby Glover Field.

Against Carlisle, Des Arc led 1-0 after the first inning. The Lady Eagles pushed their lead to 3-0 after four innings.

The Lady Bison got on the board with a single run in the bottom of the fifth. They scored twice in the sixth to tie the score at 3-3.

After a scoreless seventh inning, Des Arc plated two runs in the top of the eighth. Kymber Buckner started the inning at second base. She scored when Kaylee McDonald hit a two-run homer to give the Lady Eagles a 5-3 lead.

Carlisle got a run in the bottom of the eighth. Laken Golden started at second base. She scored on a ground out by Anna Stovesand. McDonald scored three runs to lead the Lady Eagles. Also scoring were Buckner and Harleigh Holloway.

Golden, Jessa Wiles, Stovesand and Madison Goodman each scored runs for the Lady Bison. McDonald got the win for the Lady Eagles. She struck out 12 in eight innings of work. Maddie Castelberry picked up the loss. She allowed only one earned run while striking out 15 in eight innings of work.

In the win over Bald Knob, Grace Knight scored five runs for the Lady Eagles. Makenzie Williams and McDonald scored three runs each. Buckner scored twice. Also scoring were Gabi Berry, Holloway, Bella Flanagan and Terryana Daniels.

Lady Hornets drop game to PW

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Hazen Lady Hornets dropped their first game of the season last week, falling to Palestine-Wheatley 3-1. Hazen’s lone run came in the top of the first. Lexi Dulany walked and scored on a double by Savannah Glover.

The score remained the same until the Lady Patriots scored three run in the bottom of the fifth to lead 3-1. Hazen out-hit Palestine-Wheatley 5-3. Layton Rogers, Dulany, Glover, Jordyn Besancon and Allie Mooney each had hits for the Lady Hornets.

B ison B ase b all pic k u p t w o w ins

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Carlisle Bison baseball team won its only two games last week, beating Barton 15-0 and Episcopal 5-4. Carlisle is now 4-2 on the season.

In the win over Barton, Carlisle scored five in the first, six in the second and four in the third to end the game after three innings.

Zach Busick scored three runs to lead the Bison. Holden Jones,

Jonathan Pickard and Dalton Ward each scored twice. Also scoring were Gabe Boyle, David Hayes, Hayden Ingle, Eli Roberts, Evan Webb and Joseph Cook. In the win over Episcopal, Carlisle scored a run in the bottom of the eighth to get the win at Rockefeller Park. The score was tied 4-4 after seven innings. Pickard walked to start the eighth. He went to second on a flout by

Busick then scored on a double by David Hayes.

The Wildcats led 3-0 after the top of the sixth. The Bison plated four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 43 lead. The Wildcats then scored a single run in the seventh to tie it up at 4-4. Hayes, Jones and Ward combined to strike out 16 Episcopal batters. Boyle, Pickard, Busick, Roberts and Cook each scored runs for the Bison.

HHS band attends Solo/Ensemble contest...

Notice is given that the City of Hazen will be accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following equipment:

(1) 2020 Honda Four Trax Rancher 420 ES 4x4, 370 miles, 102.5 hours, 1.5 year warranty remaining.

Bidding starts at $8,000.00

(1) 28" Case Vibromax 110S asphalt roller, gasoline powered, not running. Bidding starts at $200.00

(1) 14 ft. tandem axle trailer, 65" wide, needs floor and tires, frame is straight.

Bidding starts at $400.00

(1) 2006 Yamaha Golf Cart, gasoline powered, not running. Bidding starts at $100.00

(1) wood L-shaped office desk with right side return. Bidding starts at $20.00

Equipment will be sold as is with no warranty or guarantee. All bids shall be priced per piece of equipment. Equipment may be viewed upon request Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed 12 p.m.1 p.m. for lunch). To set up a viewing call 870255-4521 and ask for Trilby, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch). The City of Hazen will ONLY accept signed, sealed bids dropped off at the City Hall Office at 111 N. Hazen Avenue, Hazen, Arkansas 72064. Bids will be received until 12 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023. Bids received after that date will not be accepted. The City of Hazen reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Payment must be made to the city by 12 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023 in the form of cash or a cashier’s check. All equipment MUST be picked up by 4 p.m.

Friday, April 7, 2023.

David Hardke, Mayor Chad Swaim, Director of Public Works

Trilby Shelman, Public Works Assistant

THE CITY OF DES ARC IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR A MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION AS UTILITY FOREMAN/SUPERINTENDENT. THEY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE UTILITY CREW IN CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND DAILY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. THEY WILL REVIEW AND ASSIGN WORK ORDERS, COMPLETE REPORTS, ORDER SUPPLIES, AND KEEP INVENTORY. THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CALL INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. INDIVIDUAL MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING,

HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF WATER DISTRIBUTION, OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT, WORK SAFETY, GENERAL MAINTENANCE, AND BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION. INDIVIDUAL MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO INSTRUCT AND LEAD WORK ACTIVITIES, PERFORM MANUAL LABOR OUTDOORS IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER, AND LIFT A MINIMUM OF 80 LBS. THIS IS A FULLTIME SALARIED POSITION WITH RETIREMENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE PICKED UP AT CITY HALL AT 107 S 3RD STREET IN DES ARC. RESUMES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL CITY HALL AT 870256-4316.

THE CITY OF DES ARC IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BIDS FOR MOWING THE WALKING TRAIL, PLAYGROUND & PARK, MOWING THE WATER TANKS & PUMPING STATIONS, AS WELL AS MOWING THE AMBULANCE BAY PROPERTY. SEALED BIDS MUST BE TURNED IN TO CITY HALL AT 107 S 3RD STREET IN DES ARC BY MARCH 21, 2023 AT 12:00 NOON. BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 21, 2023 AT 6:00 PM. SPECS ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL CITY HALL AT 870-256-4316.

The Des Arc Housing Authority will hold a public meeting to receive comments on its FY 2023 Public Housing Authority Agency Plan to be presented to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Des Arc Housing Authority will hold their public hearing at 505 South 2nd Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 at 10:00 A.M., March 30th ,2023.

A 45-day public review and comment period commences as of the date of this notice.

Written comments can be mailed or submitted in person to the Des Arc Housing Authority administrative office.

The Housing Authority Agency Plan identifies basic goals and strategies over a five-year period as required by HUD Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. Said Agency Plan will be available for review and/or inspection by the public at the Des Arc Housing Authority Office during office hours.

The hearing location is accessible. Should you have any questions, need interpreter services, or other accommodations are needed, please contact 501-268-8547 fortyeight (48) hours in advance of the hearing so that arrangement can be made.

David Gates Executive Director