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Community Calendar of Events Hazen Senior Center opens daily from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Thursday October 26 Hazen City Council meeting 6:00 p.m. City Hall
The Carlisle High School Crowning Ceremony was held in the Bison Gymnasium on Friday, October 20. The 2023 court was Kirstin Moran and Gavin Richter, Lexi Eaton and Drake Burks, Hayden Parker and Preston Parker, Avery Terry and Holden Jones, Hailey Sullivan and Dylan White, Maggie Crotty and Jackson Cunningham,Taylor Lenderman and Kayleb Elliott, Maid of Honor Laken golden and Co-Captain Devin Cooney, Attendants Isla Spence and Thatcher Wilson, and Queen Emma Kate Clark and Captain Luke Petrus. Ashley and Lucy Golleher provided the entertainment. The homecoming parade followed the coronation ceremony. For more pictures of the 2023 Homecoming Weekend, see page 6 of this edition.
PC Quorum Court continues budget discussion
Food Distribution Hazen Methodist Church 10:00 p.m.-noon Friday October 27 Hazen Hornets tailgate 5:00 6:30 p.m. Hazen Hornets vs Bearden 7:00 p.m. Hornet Field Carlisle Bison vs England Lions 7:00 p.m. Fred Hardke Field Des Arc Eagles @ East Poinsett Co. 7:00 p.m. Saturday October 28 Grand Prairie Rice Festival begins 10:00 a.m. Tuesday October 31 Hazen’s Trunk or Treat Front Street 5:00-7:00 p.m. Community events are brought to you by the Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the
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The Prairie County Quorum Court met on October 10 with all justices present. The majority of the meeting was spent on questions from Justice Rick Stallings about plans to reduce the county’s budget. As of the end of September, the county was still running a deficit of approximately $600,000. There were no committee reports, but Judge Lawrence Holloway announced that the county-wide burn ban had been lifted. In new business, Stallings introduced an ordinance to ensure that the bond forfeiture funds designated solely for the Sheriff’s Department would not be moved to or spent by any other county fund. The ordinance passed, and a copy of it is in this week’s Herald. Other questions asked by Stallings included the Tribal Assistance Fund
given to the county to support indigenous people which amounts to $50,000 a year and has not been spent. Stallings questioned counting that money as revenue. He mentioned the First Net phone service that is available primarily for first responders. Sheriff Rick Parsons told the court that when disasters occur and phone lines are down, First Net gets the county’s emergency phone service up and running within an hour. Some of his department’s equipment had not been hooked up because it couldn’t be found, but the line for the jail dispatch will be reinstated. Justice Paul Hooks asked if money had been appropriated to pay the Brightspeed phone bill. This phone bill was dropped by the company recently. He also asked if someone from the janitorial staff had been
released to reduce the janitorial cost by $5000. Judge Lawrence Holloway said that the same janitor is doing the work, but that the janitor had asked to be paid less to protect his Medicare retirement payments. Stallings also asked if the county departments are working on their 2024 budgets. He wanted to know if the county offices use the ARBuy procurement program. County Clerk Gaylon Hale said that the country always looks for the cheapest cost when buying supplies. He also asked if the insurance for new employees begins immediately or if there is a waiting period. He wanted to know if the county publishes the ordinances every five years as required by law. County Attorney Abram Skarda said that he will check into when the ordi-
nances were last published. Stallings asked if the county has applied for a grant for opioid assistance or any other programs to reduce county costs. Sheriff Parsons said that he has looked into starting an antiopiod program and that his department has received Narcan from such a program. Justice Gary King asked that Road Department Manager Chuck Hill come to the quorum court meeting every month. He also said that he had heard complaints about the assessor’s office. The assessor’s position was recently filled by Karan Skarda. Justice Hooks questioned the courthouse maintenance costs. He wanted to know if the judge knew what the final costs would be. Holloway said that the
architects keep up with what is spent and will not allow the county to overspend what has been budgeted. Hale added that the county should be receiving the grant money for the repairs very soon. In the public comments portion of the meeting, it was asked if employees who were overpaid during previous months were paying back that money. According to Hale, they are. A citizen was concerned about whether or not the court was planning to partner with AEDD, a special needs training center that covers Prairie County. AEDD had given a presentation announcing an expansion in its programs. The Building Bridges school in Lonoke is presently providing services for Prairie County residents. No partnering with AEDD is planned.
Des Arc Council discusses city gas and water By Lisa Mills The Des Arc City Council met on October 17th with Mayor Roger Scott, Treasurer/Recorder Janice Huffstickler and Council Members Doug Estes, Keith Knupp, Judy Burnett, Nicole Fisher, and Gail King present. Gail King reported that the city’s gas consultant, Michael Lindsey, has been working with the city to make all the repairs and changes needed to meet the Arkansas Pipeline Safety Commission’s regulations. Keith Knupp reminded the council that one suggestion from the commission was to hire someone to keep all the records required because the recordkeeping is very involved, and the city is apparently not in compliance with our records. Mayor Scott stated that Wayne Brewer is currently doing the records. Knupp replied, “but does he have time to keep up
the records while doing his other work. Could we maybe at least hire someone part time?” King stated, “I agree that we do need to hire someone.” Judy Burnett said, “We will have to look at the budget and definitely make sure it is budgeted for next year.” Doug Estes suggested speaking to the person that keeps the records for Hazen to find out what the job entails and what the qualifications would be. Burnett said that sounded like the best idea, and then after meeting with him, look at the budget. Knupp asked Mayor Scott if a new water plant operator was going to be hired, as previously discussed. Mayor Scott said that Tony Bond, who is contracted with the city, was currently handling it along with a Water Department employee. Knupp asked, “How often is he here?” to which Mayor Scott replied, “A lot, and any-
time we call him.” Regarding water and sewer, ordinances were adopted to accept a lower interest rate offer on two bonds owned by the Natural Resources Commission. The rate will decrease on the Water Project bond from 5.40% to 2.85% and from 4.50% to 2.85% on the Sewer Project bond.
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Hazen Chamber tells plans Zavion Dontao Pargo Zavion Dontao Pargo, affectionately known as “Tao,” was born on M a r c h 26th, 2008, i n Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Donald Pargo and S t a c i Smith-Pargo. Tao peacefully entered the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 16th, 2023, at the tender age of 15. Tao was preceded in passing by his Uncle, Ontao Jackson of Fresno, CA, his maternal grandmother, Staci Jackson of Des Moines, IA, and his paternal grandmother, Juanita Pargo-Jones of St. Louis, MO. Tao is survived by his parents, Donald Pargo of Hazen, Arkansas, and Staci Smith Pargo of Denver, Colorado. He is also survived by seven brothers: DeAndre Moore, Donald Moore, DeAndre Moore, Zohntay Proffitt, Davis James Gee, Zyvon Smith, and Jackson Smith. Additionally, he leaves behind four sisters: Zariah Proffit, Donisa Pargo, Zareanna Pargo, and Zyemma Pargo. Tao is also remembered by a host of cousin-siblings, aunts, uncles, cherished friends, and loved ones. Tao embarked on his educational journey at Bayou Meta Elementary School in Jacksonville, AR, and later attended Hazen High School in Hazen, AR. Known for his kindness and willingness to go the extra mile, Tao loved to stay active, with a deep passion for football and basketball.
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He was huge fan of the Hazen Hornets and found solace in the music of NBA YoungBoy, especially his favorite track, “Never Broke Again.” Tao’s caring nature extended to his family and friends, and he possessed the quality of a natural-born leader. Tao’s absence will be profoundly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a young man intentionally filled with joy, a master of humor, and a source of pride as a son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend. Tao held dreams of attending college and achieving great success. A celebration of Tao’s life will take place on Friday, October 27th, 2023, at Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Hazen, Arkansas, situated at the intersection of Washington and Woodlawn. A viewing will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, with the funeral service beginning at 1 pm. The Reverend Maurice Williams of Prairie Chapel will lead the service, paying tribute to Tao’s memory.
Adrian LopezTorres Adrian Lopez-Torres of Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 24. Adrian was from San Felipe, Guanajuato Mexico. Adrian graduated from Woodstock High School and studied at University of Arkansas.
Adrian left behind a loving family and a host of friends too long to list. If you ever met Adrian, you witnessed the most beautiful smile that was a perfect reflection of everything about him. Adrian was always full of life, the light of the room, the most caring, patient, sincere and loving person you could ever know. Adrian was a lover of fashion, the color white, pearls and all the sparkling things (which matched his radiant smile). More than anything that could be said about Adrian is he LOVED. He loved his patrons, his friends, and his amazing family more than can be imagined, but the love Adrian had for his mother was one that will never be matched. He would light up like a child at every mention of her and could talk about her all day. As I said before Adrian was loved, but Adrian LOVED his mother more than any number of words could express. Adrian was laid to rest fittingly dressed in his best whites at Rolling Hills Memory Garden in Georgia on October 20, 2023, with a host of family and friends in an attendance. There will be a Memorial Benefit held locally at the Hazen United Methodist Church on October 29, 2023, at 12:00. The Benefit will be a pancake brunch hosted by friends of Adrian. All donations received will be given in Memorial to Adrian’s family to assist in his services.
Blood donations The following people donated blood at the Hazen First United Methodist Church on Monday, October 16. Brandon Tipton Gary King Dewanna Keys Sydne Hamilton Douglas Petz Jerry Mullins Sterling Brown Steve Chlapecka
Chris Wright Chase Henderson Gary Shelman Janie Starr Mary Van Houten Nancy Chlapecka Kenny Alexander James Gray Ann Farris Lucus Moody 19 people came 18 gave blood
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The Hazen Chamber of Commerce met on Monday, October 16, at the Cadence Bank Community Room. It was reported that water damage had been done to the Hazen gym floor during the Miss Prairie Rice pageant. The cost to repair the floor will be $4,650. A motion was passed to pay half of the amount ($2,325) for the repair to the school, and the school’s insurance will pay the other half. The money will be equally taken out of the Chamber’s three accounts (Rice Festival, Pageant, Christmas in
the Park) for a cost of $775 each. Members were reminded that the Rice Festival will be held on October 28th. A new Farm Equipment Show has been added to the events. The Little Farmers Contest for boys and girls will also return this year. The parade will start at 10 am. The Chamber is also sponsoring the Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 31st. The set up will begin at 4 pm, and all participants must register with the city.Trunk or Treak will run from 5-7 pm. City
will furnish trash cans this year. A snow village theme will be painted on all store windows for the Christmas in the Park event this year. Megan Anderson will get purchase prices on 8 banners to hang downtown. The city will furnish port-a-pottys this year. Chamber members are working on memorial/honor tags that will be available to the public for purchase for luminaries. The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 6, at 5 pm in Cadence Bank.
Des Arc holds fundraiser In honor of the individuals that have worked so hard to establish the baseball program in Des Arc, Ronnie & Sarah Ward have donated a $500.00 gift card to Guess & Company Christmas Warehouse that will be given away November 18, 2023. These individuals have supported the Des Arc baseball program by giving their time and love to furnish the youth in our community with a baseball program since approximately 1976. A suggested donation of $10.00 will provide an opportunity to win. Donations will go toward the Baseball Complex Project (new bathrooms, concession stand, pavilion, coaches room, storage, as well as ADA assessable walkway to field one and complex). Suggested donations for an opportunity to win the $500.00 Guess & Company Christmas Warehouse gift card can be given at Berry Insurance Agency, Fonda’s Beauty Barn (Wednesday through Friday), Petty’s Auto in DeValls Bluff, Jaime Eans/ DAHS, and at
scheduled times at the Guess & Company Christmas Warehouse. You can also go to City of Des Arc’s Facebook page where a QR code and link is set up for direct donations. (Specify regular donation or donation for gift card.)
For questions on direct donations contact Carlee Fisher at the City of Des Arc. This giveaway is hosted by Ronnie & Sarah Ward to help raise money for the City's project and is not associated with the City of Des Arc.
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Bison start slow, finish fast against Eagles By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
Hornets roll past Episcopal By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Hazen Hornets drove to Little Rock and took care of business Friday night, beating Episcopal Collegiate School 48-8. With the win, the Hornets are now 7-1 on the season. Hazen quarterback Josh Dawson completed 15 of 22 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Braylan Anderson rushed for 97 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries. Kolton Tosh rushed for
52 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. He also caught four passes for 62 yards. Justin Schlenker caught five passes for 88 yards and a touchdown. “I was real happy with how we kept it balanced,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “You want to handle what you’ve got to take care of, try to come out of there healthy and start trying to figure out a way to win your next one. We were able to do that.” Hazen led 48-0 at half-
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time. “That allowed us to play some more kids in the second half,” Besancon said. “In games like you, you try to figure out ways not to score. You’re trying to get a few guys in some spots and get some reps, then try to get out of there and stay healthy.” Hazen hosts Bearden on Friday night before hosting Carlisle on Nov. 3 for a possible conference championship. “They are a lot better than what they were last year,” Besancon said of Bearden. “They had a pretty good junior high team, and some of those guys have moved up and has helped them quite a bit. They’ve got a receiver who is probably as good as anyone in our conference.” Besancon said there is no looking past Bearden towards Calrisle. “You do something like that, and you’ll get bit.” (Ruth Corley photo.)
Prairie County GOP Announces Filing Period for County and Township Offices Des Arc Ark. – The Prairie County Republican Committee has announced that filing for county and township offices will begin at noon on Nov. 6 and end noon on Nov. 14. Candidates will file at 805 Main St. Des Arc. Ar. from 9-10 a.m. on Nov.11, 2023. A member of the local Republican Party will be present to accept candidate filing fees and provide appropriate forms. Filing Fee: $75.00 Justice of Peace, Constable. Filing Fee $25.00 County Committee. Candidates wishing to file should contact John Dobson at 501 516 6062 or Rick Dobson at 501 516 6061 or rickdobson@hotmail.com The preferential primary is March 5, 2024.
The Carlisle Bison got off to a slow start but pulled away from Baptist Prep for a 55-21 homecoming win at Fred C. Hardke Field on Friday night. With the win, the Bison improve to 7-1 on the season. Calrisle led 14-0 after one quarter and 27-7 at halftime. The Bison then scored 14 points in both the third and fourth quarters to get some distance from the Eagles. “I don’t want to say that we weren’t focused, but there was so much stuff going on,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said. “Our whole pregame routine was thrown off. Our whole game day
routine was thrown off. It was just the usual homecoming challenges, I feel like.” Kayleb Elliott led the Bison with three rushing touchdowns. Holden Jones had two. Gabe Wilson scored a rushing touchdown. Isaiah Powell returned an interception for a touchdown. Kaidon Clingmon caught a touchdown pass. Jones was 9 for 22 passing for 188 yards. He also threw two interceptions. Elliott had 185 yards rushing on 23 carries. Jones had 95 yards on nine carries. Clingmon caught five passes for 120 yards. Freshman Jimmy Cham kicked seven extra points, giving him 17 through two games
played. Dylan White and Gavin Richter led the Bison with seven tackles each. Carlisle now hosts England this Friday before traveling to Hazen on Nov. 3 for a shot at a conference championship in the regular-season finale. “I think, one thing that is going to help us, is that we’ve got those nine seniors, who are really good leaders.. They help keep everything in check. We tell them every week that if you don’t take care of business this week, that game against Hazen doesn’t mean what it’s supposed to mean. “Our kids have done a really good job taking it a week at a time. They’ll be able to do it this week too.”
Eagles fall to Thunderbirds in tough conference game By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Des Arc Eagles had a rough second half as they lost to Cross County 38-22 on Friday night. The loss dropped the Eagles to second place in the 2A-2 conference, a game behind East Poinsett County. Des Arc led 16-8 in the second quarter and looked to be driving to go up two touchdowns before halftime, but a turnover led to a Thunderbird score, which made it 16-14 at halftime.
In the second half, Cross County outscored Des Arc 24-6 to get the win. Cache Flanagan led the Eagles with 112 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 21 carries. He also scored two twopoint conversions. Gabe Berry rushed for 35 yards on 11 carries. He scored the team’s other touchdown. “We made some mis-
takes and gave them some confidence,” Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said. “We just couldn’t get them off the field. They are big up front. They did what Carlisle did to us — ran the ball right at us. It gave us problems. Our young kids just had a problem of getting off the field. They earned it. They played a little tougher than us.”
Des Arc Council___ (Continued from page 1) enforcing the ordinance?” to which there was no reply. The coun-
cil decided to table the issue until more information is gathered and other cities are contacted to look at their policies. A resolution was passed approving a memorandum of understanding between the city and the school district. The memorandum states that for many years the city has operated the peewee youth football and basketball teams which use school grounds. The school has been paying for the utilities on the property. In the past, the school has not been compensated for the city’s use for these youth programs. The city has offered to compensate the school for the use of the property by providing water and sewer services at no cost to the school for two meters located at the football field and practice field. The memorandum was approved by the school district and signed by Superintendent Marc Sherrell on October 3rd. A resolution was passed to set the city’s millage at 5 mills. No change was made in the millage. The council revealed the logo that was chosen to be used on the city’s new website and social media. The logo was designed by DAHS EAST student Kyra Hughes. Kyra will be presented with a tee shirt featuring the logo and EAST sponsor Allison Cox will be presented with a plague for the EAST classroom. The new website went live on October 20th.
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Carlisle celebrates Homecoming Weekend 2023 Carlisle High School’s Homecoming 2023 celebration featured a coronation, parade, ballgame on Friday, and an alumni gathering on Saturday. Saturday’s event included food and craft vendors, entertainment, class fellowship, and a King Kat buffet that evening. Here are some pictures of the two days.
CHS Alumni’s Saturday in the Park festivities