October 18, 2023 edition

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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 19 Hazen City Council meeting 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Friday October 20 Hazen Hornets @ LR Episcopal 7:00 p.m.

Carlisle Bison Homecoming vs Baptist Prep 7:00 p.m.

Des Arc Eagles @ Cross County 7:00 p.m.

Monday October 23 Des Arc School Board meeting 6:00 p.m.

Thursday October 26 Food Distribution Hazen Methodist Church 10:00 p.m.-noon Saturday October 28 Grand Prairie Rice Festival begins 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday October 31 Hazen’s Trunk or Treat Front Street Community events are brought to you by the Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.

The Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church held an anniversary celebration for their pastor, Maurice Williams, on Sunday, October 15, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Williams has been head of the church for three years. Songs were presented by the Prairie Chapel Choir, the Northeastern District Choir, and Sister Maurica Nelms, Williams’ daughter. Reverend Joe Pumphrey, Sr. delivered the sermon. Sister Bearnell Ross gave the welcome. Deacon Collis Moore served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event, and Minister Clifford Roland was in charge of the pulpit. Deacon Scot Strong led the presentation of gifts with a talk on the “Pastor as a Leader.” Pastor Williams ended the service by thanking everyone who prepared for the joyful day.

Carlisle School Board hears Report to the Public The Annual Report to the Public was given at the October Carlisle School Board meeting held last week. This is a state requirement. The total enrollment is 660.

The operating budget has $1,367,000.

Probably the most attention is being paid to the State Report Card.

Careful attention was given to explaining all that goes into that report card. It’s not only how well students score on tests. It also includes such things as attendance, no matter whether it is excused or unexcused. Such things as teacher certification are also factored in.

The term report card gives the public a sense of student performance only which is only one part of the evaluation.

The high school scored a C and the elementary fell to a D. There is an aggressive plan already in place to bring test scores as well as true student learning up to the standards set not only by the state, but by what parents and teachers mean by true learning.

Elementary has devised a three -tier system where all students receive tier one learning which is grade level instruction. For those that need some extra help with that level, there is tier two teaching. But for students who for whatever reason have gaps from previous years, this tier three instruction is designed to concentrate on the needs of these students. Ideally, tier three has small

groups of only 5 to 8 students, but with 70% of some grades needing concentrated tutoring, it has been difficult to manage.

Megan Aukes, Curriculum Coordinator, described an incident with two new students from South Africa, As they were touring the school, they were taken to the elementary P. E. room. Their eyes grew wide with amazement and said, “You mean we get to play in here!” Mrs. Aukes told the board that it really made her feel good about our school, and nothing of that is reported on the State Report Card.

One successful program has been the REAL Kids Rally in Elementary School. Monday through Friday for one hour each morning, classes are reg-

DVB Council approves rate increase for natural gas

By Lisa Mills At the DVB City Council meeting on October 12th, an ordinance was adopted to raise the rates for natural gas. The new monthly rates are as follows: First 500 cubic feet will be $15.00 and all over that will be $8.35. The new rates are effective immediately.

A motion approved by the council last month was vetoed in writing by Mayor Thelma Gray on September 20th.

The motion was to accept a $3,600 quote from Roberts Tree Service to cut down trees at the school property. Gray said that the city had used this company in 2021, and they had damaged property and provided false insurance information. There was some discussion about the other two quotes being so much more expensive (Can Tree Service for $4,500, and Rowland Tree Service for $8,500). The issue was tabled until the November meeting when more quotes can be obtained.

A second motion approved last month was also vetoed in writing by Mayor Gray on September 20th.

That motion was to sell two city owned properties.

Gray said that she felt like there had not been enough information provided before the motion was approved. Council Member Alice Metcalf (who was not present at the September meeting) asked which properties were being discussed, then proceeded to say

that she felt like the city did not need to be selling properties that might be torn down but concentrate on trying to bring in businesses to lease the properties. Mayor Gray stated that the old clinic building has asbestos that needs to be removed and that it would be better to sell it and let the new owners deal with it instead of the city dealing with it. Council Member Pam DelGiorno said, “We want to sell to someone that will put a business in the buildings, not tear them down.” DelGiorno asked Attorney Mike Stuart what the best way was to let people know the properties were for sale. Stuart said the best option was to get a realtor who lists their properties on multiple sites.

Council Member Shirley Goff said they should also be listed on multiple sites on the internet.

Council Member Jackie Adcock made a motion to override the mayor’s veto and continue with selling the properties, which was approved.

The council was provided a written estimate for $22,330.00 from Jones Hydro Services of Stuttgart to replace the sewer pump behind the fire station, which is beyond repair. Goff asked Leah Woodall if the money was available to which she said it would take everything in that fund and more might have to come from other funds. Woodall also said that she had spoken to Water/Sewer Engineer David Hilsdon who said

he would check for any funding that might be available, but there really wasn’t any choice but to have the pump replaced.

Mayor Gray announced the appointment of the 2024 budget committee.

Committee members are Alice Metcalf, Carol Griffin, and Shirley Goff.

A motion was approved for Mayor Gray to request that all city department heads start being at the monthly meetings to give a report.

Police Chief Jeremy Murphy reported nine traffic citations and one felony arrest in September.

Mayor Thelma Gray, Recorder/Treasurer Darlene Conner, and Council members Shirley Goff, Carol Griffin, Jackie Adcock, Marie Flanagan, Alice Metcalf, and Pam Del Giorno were present.

ularly scheduled in the auditorium for the Rally.

The days are divided by grades: K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6.

At the Rally, students get involved by chanting and being interactive with a team of teachers led by Anna Jane Crawford, Sherry Rollins, Monica Caviness and Bre Byrd. Each of the letters represent an emphasis: Respect, Explore, Achieve and Lead.

The word is adapted to each grade level and includes an activity, lesson, whole group involvement and perhaps a challenge by the principal.

This program is created on Mondays and then implemented by the team during the week.

On Rally days the classroom teachers are given that hour for their Professional Learning Circle meetings.

B. J. Greene, High School Principal, reported that Eli Roberts made it to the second round of the State Championships in tennis on his first try.

Jessa Wiles and Anna Cullum made it to the State Championship in the Tennis Doubles.

The junior high football team was named CoConference Champions, and if they beat Hazen Thursday night, they will hold the title singly.

The Girls’ Golf Team is ranked 7th in the State.

The FFA Show Team has had several top five awards, and the band has been competing and doing well in marching contests.

The Wilbur Mills Co-op will be sending its Behavioral Matrix team back to Carlisle. Their job is to observe where there are behavioral problems in all areas of the buildings including the cafeteria, halls, bathrooms, playground, and classrooms. They also observe individual students for possible referral to therapy.

The Board voted a new Covid Policy for 20232024. “If a student or staff member is POSITIVE for COVID-19, they must stay home for five days from the start of symptoms or if no symptoms from the day of positive test. They may return to school on day six if symptoms have improved and fever free for 24 hours.

Other important notes to remember: 1. We will no longer do contact tracing or quarantine if exposed.

2. We will no longer test students or faculty for Covid at school. We can send home test kits with faculty only while they are available.

3. Student Absentees will be treated as follows: You must have a doctor’s note for an excused absence for Covid.

Superintendent William Rountree regretfully reported to the Carlisle School Board the death of Chad Simpson, the Senior High English teacher. Rountree told the Board how impressed he had been with Simpson in the short time he had been at the school.

Further proof of his ability and talent as a teacher was shown at his Memorial Service on October 8 when a former student from Clarendon reported his impact on her life. She told how he helped her find her voice, and she just recently wrote a play that has been bought and will be performed on Broadway.

Debbye Harrison will finish out the year in his place.

All members were present for the October 10, 2023 meeting.

The November meeting will begin at 5 p.m. with a workshop given by Carol Plant who will explain and answer questions about the budget and expenditures.

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Billy Huffer Billy Huffer, age 79 died October 8, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee. He was the son of Lloyd and Dora Grace Toll Huffer. Billy was born May 15, 1944 in Hazen, Arkansas and was a 1962 graduate of Hazen High School. He was a long time resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee where he was manager of the Moose Lodge in that city.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Charles Huffer. He is survived by his son, Brad Huffer and wife, Sheri; his grandson, Christopher Huffer, and his sister, Kay Price and husband, Roger.

A visitation will be held Thursday evening, October 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Patti Ann Pasley Life’s journey for Patti Ann began on December 3, 1958, in Searcy, Arkansas.

She was the last of three children born to Melvin Curtis and Flossie Mae Brown. The family made their home in Griffithville, located just outside of Des Arc where she attended school and graduated in 1976.

Tall in stature and with long brown hair, Patti soon caught the attention of a young

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man by the name of Junior Pasley. It was easy to see that the young Mr. Pasley was smitten and after a time of courtship, he won Patti’s heart. To most it would seem like something straight out of a fairy tale when he proposed to Patti on a horse ride. On October 2, 1976, Patti and J.R. were married. The sweet and tender ceremony took place in Des Arc and officiated by Bro. David Proctor. Through the years they made their home in different places that included Brookhaven, MS., Seymore, IN, and Crawfordsville, IN. They eventually settled in Rockport, AR., where they have remained for the last thirty years.

Patti and J.R. took great pride in having five children. With the death of their infant son William James and three miscarriages, they were blessed in the joys of raising their daughter, Josie. Patti’s desire was to provide a loving home, and be a great mom for her family and her fur baby’s Toby and her companion, Buddy.

Patti began her journey of faith at an early age.

During childhood she attended the Judson Memorial Baptist Church. For ten years she attended times of worship at the Sharon Rose Baptist Church in Malvern. One of Patti’s greatest testaments of faith show through times spent in bible study. On October 4, 2023, Patti came face to face with her loving

Saviour Jesus Christ, four loving children and other family who waited for her there. She was preceded in her journey by her parents, Melvin and Flossie Brown, son William, three small unknown angels, along with her brother, James Brown and sister, Joy Branham.

Patti is survived by her husband of 47 years, J.R. Pasley, their daughter Josie Pasley, and a host of extended family members, church family and friends.

On October 4, 2023, Patti came face to face with her loving Saviour Jesus Christ, four loving children and other family who waited for her there. She was preceded in her journey by her parents, Melvin and Flossie Brown, son William, three small unknown angels, along with her brother, James Brown and sister, Joy Branham.

Patti is survived by her husband of 47 years, J.R. Pasley, their daughter Josie Pasley, and a host of extended family members, church family and friends.

Helen Whittaker Helen Whittaker began life’s journey on May 31, 1930. The family of John Allen and Ellar S t a c e y made their home in Des Arc, Arkansas at the time of her birth where Helen shared her memories of childhood

Arkansas Symphony returns to Stuttgart The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, in its 58th season, will be performing in Riceland Auditorium under the direction of Geoffrey Robson on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. This orchestra is revered as one of Arkansas’ most dynamic orchestral groups. This festive show features traditional and pops Christmas songs that are sure to get you and your whole family into

the holiday spirit.

Support for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is provided in by the Jimmie Jo and David Leech Endowment Fund established in December 2022. Tickets are on sale October 15 th for $50.00 (Rows A-M) and $35.00 (Rows NZ) by calling 870-6734201, Ext. 1895 or visit www.pccua.edu/GPC and click on the “buy tickets” button.

with seven siblings.

On October 19, 1947, at the age of 17, she became the young bride of John Wesley Whittaker, Jr. The newlyweds chose to remain in Des Arc, to make their home and raise a family. They shared in the births of four children and forty eight years of marriage before the passing of Wesley in 1995.

As a lady of faith, Helen was a member of the Assembly Of God Church in Des Arc where she raised her children and continued on in life to take her grand children and great grandchildren with her on Sundays.

Although no time on earth is long enough to share with those we love, Helen was blessed with a long life of ninety three years. As a lifetime resident of Des Arc and a matriarch of the community she will be dearly missed.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ellar Stacy, husband, Wesley Whittaker, son, Nickie Whittaker, daughter, Mary Francis Sanner, and her seven siblings, John Stacey Jr., Nick Stacey, Dan Homer Stacey, Bill Marcum, Ola Mae Long, Pearlene Dale and Mary Jones.

Helen is survived by two daughters, Ellen Vincent and husband Logan of Cotton Plant and Peggy Jones and husband Fred of Bradford, seven grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.

Carlisle Alumni 2023 Homecoming events announced

By Carolyn Marek Visit the Museum of Carlisle and find the 50 year display from the class of 1973, you will find memorabilia from other classes celebrating special reunions, exhibits featuring WWI and WWII, Fred Hardke Memorial Field, 100 years of Bison Football, the Homecoming Gown Galley and much more.

Friday October 20, Queens’ Luncheon is at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

Contact Jeanne Percefull for details, tennislady01@yahoo.com or call 501-580-8060.

The cost is $10 per person. Cash, checks and cards accepted at the door.

The Homecoming Parade will immediately follow the afternoon coronation ceremony.

The parade will line up in the same location in front of the Elementary school.

Many alumni are planning to participate in the parade.

There will be a Captain’s Reception for all former Bison captains, Co-Captains and players are invited to a reception hosted by the alumni Association.

The reception will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Museum of Carlisle, Arkansas History. The reception will end in plenty of time to move across the street for the start of the 2023 Homecoming game.

The Carlisle Chamber

of Commerce is pleased to bring back the Friday night BBO supper. Join your classmates and friends at the elementary school cafetorium before the ballgame to enjoy a BBO meal while supporting our Chamber.

For $15 you can get pulled pork plate with beans, slaw, tater salad and a roll.

Starting at 4:30 The Bison football game will start at 7:00 p.m.. We will expect to see you at Fred C. Hardke Field for another exciting Bison victory. Show up early.

On Saturday October 21, Bring your lawn chair and spend the day in the Park with your alumni friends.

Starting at 10:30 a.m.

Our wonderful vendors will return this year with something for everyone.

The Saturday afternoon program will kick off at 1:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a great afternoon as we celebrate another year, recognize some special people, and enjoy some Carlisle talent.

We hope you will plan to gather with all your friends at the elementary school cafetorium on Saturday evening to enjoy a King Kat buffett. The meal is $20.00 per person to enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffett.

The meal starts at 5:00 p.m. and will go until 7:30 p.m. Cash, checks, and cards accepted.

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Plea Day Results for DeValls Bluff and Des Arc courts DeValls Bluff 59SCR-19-13 Markistan L Burton Theft of property (Firearm), breaking or entering, possess firearms by certain persons. Failure to appear. Failure to appear 59SCR-19-63 Markistan Burton Theft of property, breaking or entering. Failure to appear.

59SCR-19-15 Corey Douglas Brown Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia manufacture controlled substance. Dismissed. Nole prosequi.

59SCR-21-46 Lattory L Good 1st degree terroristic threatening. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-18 Latorrey L Good Possess firearms by certain persons. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-4 Latorey L Good 1st degree terroristic threatening. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-21-59 Melissa Ann Barbee Possess controlled substance. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-22-50 Melissa Ann Barbee Possess drug paraphernalia. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-22-18 Michael Munnerlyn Capital murder. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-22-40 Dianna Paige Everman Theft of property.

Failure to appear. Reset to Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-22-62 Tarrell L Penn Accomplices, 2nd degree unlawful discharge of firearm in vehicle.

Sentenced to 36 months plus court costs and fines. $1,000.00 fine 59SCR-22-69 E v a n

Bryant Breaking or entering. Reset for Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-23-8 E v a n Bryant Theft of property, breaking or entering.

Reset for Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-22-71 M a r k Thomas Alexander 2nd degree criminal mischief, damaging wires of telephone cable & electric companies. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-64 Mark T Alexander 1 s t degree terroristic threatening. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-22-72 Sredericka D Metcalf Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia. Reset to Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-22-76 Nickey Avance Mcgee Aggravated assault. Reset for Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-22-78 Jennifer B Magee Fleeingflony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death, possess controlled substance. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-22-9 Jessica A Voumard Possess drug paraphernalia manufacture controlled substance, possess w purpose del controlled substance.

Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-10 Jonathan T Brown Unlawful possess controlled substance, cirminal use of property, possess w purpose del controlled substance. Reset for Nov. 14, 2023 59SCR-23-11 Nicholas H Helfferich Aggravated assault, 1st degree criminal mischief, fleeing-felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Not fit to

proceed. 10 months out.

59SCR-23-14 Courtney D Langhorn Battery-2nd degree-motor vehicle or motor boat, aggravated assault, 2nd degree domestic battery.

Reset for Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-23-36 Donald R MillerForgery. Reset to Oct. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-39 Larry T Anderson Possess w purpose del controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-41 Jerren T Wright Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia. $15,000.00 cash or paper bond. Reset to March 11, 2024.

59SCR-23-45 Alexis S Garner Possess w purpose del controlled substance x2, trafficking controlled substance. Reset to Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-23-54 Nicoe J Metcalf 2nd degree domestic battery. Reset for Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-23-55 Victor T Penn Possess controlled substance x2, possess drug paraphernalia. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-57 Paula K Pace Resaet for Nov. 13, 2023.

59SCR-23-58 Bobby Rash Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-59 Allen Letroy Possess controlled substance. Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-62 Jacob Brian Hodges Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.

Reset for Nov. 13, 2023 59SCR-23-68 Miles H Collins 1st degree terroristic threatening, aggra-

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Grand Prairie Regional Water Distribution District (the “District”) proposes to issue its water revenue bonds (the “bonds”) in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000 for the purpose of financing all or a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing, installing, and equipping extensions, betterments and improvements to the District’s water system (the “System”), including particularly, without limitation, the acquisition of the water assets of Wright-Pastoria Water Association and the acquisition, construction, installation, and equipping of a pump station, a transmission main, and distribution system improvements related thereto or in support thereof (collectively, the “Project”). The Bonds will be payable from revenues of the System.

A public hearing concerning the proposed issuance of the bonds will be held by the President of the District, or his designee, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on the 9th day of November, 2023, in the City Council Room at Stuttgart City Hall, 304 South Maple Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160. At the public hearing, all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard, orally and in writing, concerning the proposed issuance of the bonds to finance the Project and to obtain further information regarding the bonds and the Project.

This 11th day of October, 2023. /s/ Frankie Lisko President

vated assault, fleeingflony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Sentenced to 60 months supervised probation plus $25,000.00 fine and court costs.

59SCR-23-70 Hershel Minor, Jr Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia x2. Act III, Reset for Dec. 11, 2023 59SCR-23-71 Caleb D Swiney Theft by receiving, Failure to appear. $6,000.00 cash or paper.

59SCR-23-9 Jerrean D EasonUnlawful possess controlled substance, criminal use of property, possess w purpose del controlled substance. Reset for Nov. 14, 2023 59SCR-23-90 Tyler A Cart Theft by receiving. Reset for Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-23-15 Blake Wallace Possess with purpose del controlled substance. Reset to Oct. 16, 2023 Desaray Waller Reset to Oct. 16, 2023 Joshua Snead Reset to Oct. 16, 2023 59SCR-21-36 Christopher Clayton Reset to Dec. 11, 2023 Des Arc 59NCR-15-9 Sarah Nicole Ripper Theft of property, forgery. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023 59NCR-17-29 Nicholas Allen Towell Kidnapping, aggravated assault - family or hosehold member, 2nd degree endangering the resisting arrest, interference with the emergency welfare of a child, 1st degree interference with emergency communicaton, probation revocation. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023.

assault, 1st degree terroristic threatening. Reset to Nov. 14, 2023 59NCR-23-46 Wa r r e n Rhone Theft of property lost mislaid or delivered by mistake, 1st degree criminal mischief, commercial burglary.

Failure to appear. $15,000.00 bond.

59SCR-21-60 Jonathan U Humbert Violation of no contact order, 3rd degree domestic battery, 1st degree criminal mischief, residential burglary. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023 59SCR-22-13 Jonathan U Humbert Violation of no contact order, 1st degree terroristic threatening, residential burglary. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023 59SCR-22-19 Jonathan U Humbert 1st degree false imprisonment, aggravated assault, 1st degree terroristic threatening, 1st degree endangering the welfare of a minor. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023 59SCR-22-22 Jonathan U Humbert Violation of no contact order, aggravated assault, 1st degree terroristic threatening, 1st degree domesict battery. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023 59SCR-23-20 Jonathan U Humbert 1st degree murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, possess firearms by certain persons. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023 59SCR-22-63 Garner S Autry Possess w purpose to delivery controlled substance. Reset for Oct. 17, 2023 Todd Newton Reset for Oct. 17, 2023

MAGP to host “Painting the Prairie” The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie (MAGP) is hosting “Painting the Prairie” on Thursday, October 26 th , from 5pm – 7pm.

Participants will create their own prairie scene by painting on glass in this program lead by artists Monica Petter and Teresa Pitts.

Appetizers will be served from 5pm to 5:30pm, when painting begins and lasts until 7pm. Admission is $45 and covers all materials provided.

Everyone knows the Arkansas Grand Prairie has the most beautiful sunsets during the fall.

You will capture that or any other of your favorite scenes with this surprisingly easy painting technique. The end result will be a work of art that resembles stained glass in a fraction of the time and with a fraction of the effort.

Participants can register and pay online by going to the museum’s website calendar and

-PUBLIC NOTICEIn accordance with Arkansas Code 5-62-106 the City of Hazen is serving public notice regarding the following dogs seized by the City of Hazen currently held in the City of Hazen animal shelter and whose owners cannot be determined.

Color/ Date Where Why Breed Sex Age Markings Seized Seized Seized #1 Pit Bull F 1 Yr. White 8/24/2023 Cemetery running at large #2 Pit Bull M 1 Yr. Fawn/White 8/24/2023 Cemetery running at large #3 Pit Bull F 8 Mo. Black/White 8/31/2023 Hwy. 70-city running at large #4 Brindle F 1½ Yr. Brown 9/14/2023 E. Front St. running at large #5 Pit Bull F 2 Mo. Black/White 9/27/2023 Hwy. 70-city running at large #6 Red Bone M 2 yr.

Red 10/8/2023 S. Livermore running at large This notice will run for two consecutive weeks. After the second week, the owner, within fifteen (15) business days may petition the district court having jurisdiction where the animal was seized to determine the custody of the animal.

If a petition is not filed by the owner within the time period prescribed by this section, the prosecuting attorney shall file a petition in the district court to divest the owner of ownership of the animal and, after a hearing, the district court may order the animal transferred to an appropriate place of custody, euthanized, or any other disposition the district court deems appropriate.

City of Hazen 111 North Hazen Avenue 870-255-4521

59NCR-19-70 Daymeun D Johnson Residential Burglary, 3rd degree battery. Failure to appear. $15,000.00. Reset for March.

59NCR-20-10 Daymeun D Johnson Failure to appear on felony. Failure to appear. $15,000.00. Reset for March.

59NCR-21-27 J o r d a n Donell Holloway Kidnapping, 1st degree battery. Reset for Nov. 14, 2023.

59NCR-21-6 Joshua Hambrick Theft of property, residential burglary. Reset for Nov. 14, 2023.

59NCR-21-7 Joshua Hambrick Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.

Reset for Nov. 14, 2023.

59NCR-21-9 Joshua Scott Hambrick Theft of property, fraudulent use of credit/debit card, residential burglary. Reset for Nov. 14, 2023.

59NCR-23-41 J o s h u a Scott Hambrick Theft by receiving. Reset for Nov. 14, 2023.

59NCR-23-15 Laketia Nesha Mitchell Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.

Reset for Oct. 17, 2023 59NCR-23-16 Jimmy F Holland Possess controlled substance. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023.

59NCR-23-29 Toney E Turner Possess controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia. Failure to appear. Reset Oct. 17, 2023 59NCR-23-36 Derrick Whittaker Theft by receiving. Reset for Dec. 12, 2023 59NCR-23-38 Melissa Lindsey A g g r a v a t e d

clicking the “buy now” banner for the event.

This event will has limited seating at a maximum of 15 participants.

For questions or more information, please call (870 – 673 – 7001) or email (museumofargrandprairie@gmail.com).

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Bison score early, often Eagles fly past Lions for the first time since 2020 in beating Hampton

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Carlisle Bison drove to south Arkansas and took care of business in a 70-6 win over Hampton on Friday night.

Carlisle is now 6-1 on the season.

“One of the things we were happiest about is that we got to play a lot of our younger kids,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said. “Our two leading tacklers were ninth graders that we moved up. They are going to make us better.

They are going to help us keep things rolling.”

Carlisle scored 35

points in the first quarter and 28 in the second quarter to lead 63-0 at halftime. The Bison added another touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Bison quarterback Holden Jones completed 8 of 10 passes for 168 yards and five touchdowns. He threw touchdown passes to Gabe Boyle, Devin Cooney, Bentley Parker, Isaiah Powell and Dylan White. Kayleb Elliott rushed for 81 yards and three touchdowns on five carries.

Jaden Elliott also scored a rushing touchdown.

Freshman kicker

Jimmy Cham was 10 for 10 on extra points.

Carlisle ends the season with games against Baptist Prep, England and Hazen in Week 10.

“We try to preach to them everyday that the most important game of their life is the next one coming up,” Wilson said.

“For the rest of the regular season, they are playing for seeding and a conference championship. All they’ve got to do is slip up one time and most of those things are out the window.

Having a really good group of seniors helps us out. They help keep everybody in line.”

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor For the first time in three years, the Des Arc Eagles were victorious over the Clarendon Lions.

Des Arc beat Clarendon 44-8 on Friday to improve to 6-1 on the season. Clarendon beat Des Arc the previous two seasons.

“This is the first time our seniors have actually beat Clarendon,” Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said. “It was a big deal. They almost kept us from a conference title last year. Two

years ago, they did.”

Dayvion Bell led the Eagles with 195 yards rushing and three touchdowns on eight carries. He also scored a two-point conversion.

Cache Flanagan had 52 yards on eight carries.

He scored two two-point conversion. Gabe Berry had 150 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. Walker Harris had a 53-yard touchdown run. Cane Childers had a two-point conversion.

Bari Rockens had two carries for 21 yards and a touchdown.

The Eagles have three games left against Cross County, East Poinsett County and McCrory.

“We’ve gotten better each week,” Barbaree said. “Sometimes, we relax a little bit. You can see growth. We still have young linemen up there. We still have a bunch of young kids playing, growing up as we go through the season, and getting better each week.”

Des Arc plays at Cross County this Friday. The Thunderbirds are 3-3 on the season.

Hornets enjoy week off before playing Episcopal

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor After playing the first seven weeks of the foot-

ball season, the Hazen Hornets finally got a week to rest and recuperate from various injuries.

Hazen was idle last week after winning six of its first seven games with the only loss coming to Des Arc in the second game of the season.

“It gave us some time for some guys to heal up a little bit,” Hazen Coach Joe Besancon said. “It gave us a chance to work on some things — a little more individual stuff and less team stuff. It gave us a chance to look at different formations and get some different ideas on how we want to attack these next three weeks before the playoffs start.”

Hazen plays at Little Rock Episcopal this Friday before hosting Bearden and Carlisle the last two weeks.

Hazen and Carlisle lead the 2A-4 conference with zero losses.

Bearden is in third place at at 3-1.

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Local Senior Citizens groups get together for Fun Day

By Leona Travis The Jacksonville, Benton, Hazen, Carlisle, Lonoke, England, and Des Arc Senior Centers, along with Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the Maple Health Care Center got together for a Fun Day on Friday, October 6. What a great time everyone had! We had 81 registered competitors. Students from

Hazen High School were volunteers at this event, and the school band played The Star Spangled Banner.

I would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers and The City Of Hazen which donated the building to us for this event. We had eleven events in total. We hope to make this an annual event.

(Ruth Corley photos.)

ORDINANCE #2023-___ AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE NATURAL GAS RATES OF THE CITY OF DEVALLS BLUFF WHEREAS, the cost of maintaining the Natural Gas System for City of DeValls Bluff Utility Department has increased; and WHEREAS, the current rate charged to the utility customers is no longer meeting the needs of the operation of the Utility Department.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS, that: Section 1: The following Gas Rates be amended to read as follows: For all Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Users: First 500 cubic feet per month $15.00 All over 500 cubic feet per month $8.35 over and above total monthly billing per MCF to the City of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas Minimum Charge $15.00 Wheeling Charge $1.30 per MCF This Ordinance repeals all other Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance.

This Ordinance shall be effective after passage and publication.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 2023.

Thelma Gray Mayor Thelma Gray Attest: Darlene Connor Darlene Connor, Recorder/Treasurer

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13. Magnet Cove vs Jessieville

2. Arkadelphia vs Ashdown

WEEKLY FOOTBALL CONTEST

Good Luck Hornets!

The Grand Prairie Herald COVERING ARKANSAS’ GRAND PRAIRIE

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3. LR Parkview vs Magnolia

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Grand Prairie Herald

THIS WEEK’S WINNER Phoenix Ervin

14. Bentonville West vs Heritage

Supporting the teams and communities of the Grand Prairie for 125 years!

Show your appreciation 15. Carlisle vs Baptist Prep to the businesses who GRAND PRAIRIE VETERINARY SERVICE sponsor this contest Charles J. Dulany, DVM for your enjoyment 101 Park Street, Carlisle, AR

4. Watson Chapel vs Maumelle

Clinic 870.255.0022 - Emergency 870.552.5026

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Rules of the Game 5. Marion vs Sheridan

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BEST BBQ ON THE GRAND PRAIRIE 6. LR Catholic vs Jacksonville

1111 Hwy. 70 West 7. Benton vs Searcy

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Go Hornets!!!

Go, Fight, Win!!!

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1. The contest is open to anyone except employees of the Herald Publishing Company and their immediate families. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER. 2. Contest entries must be turned in to the Herald office, 111 Highway 70 East in Hazen,The deadline will be Friday at noon. Entries may be mailed to “Armchair Quarterback, P.O. Box 370, Hazen, AR 72064.” Or you may email your answers to heraldpublishing@gmail.com before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

3. To enter, clip out the entry blank and pick the team you think will win from the games listed in each ad.

Write the name of the team in the appropriate blank. If you think the game will end in a tie, write “tie” in the blank. For the 21st game, pick a winner and predict a total number of points scored in the game. Total point predictions will be used as a tie-breaker if two or more entries correctly guess the same number of winners.

The entry with the most correct game winner predictions wins the $50 cash prize. If a tie still exists after the total point predictions are judged, the prize money will be divided.

4. Each entry must be filled out completely and legibly to be eligible.

5. Contestants who win will not be eligible for the following week’s contest.

6. Only the person whose name appears on the winning entry may claim the prize unless other arrangements have been made and agreed to by the Herald Publishing Company.

7. All entries become the property of the Herald Publishing Company and will not be returned.

8. The name of the winner of each week’s contest will be announced in the following week’s edition of The Grand Prairie Herald.

9. All decisions of the judges will be final.

10. Only two entries per household will be judged.

11. Occasionally, game schedules are changed after the contest games have been selected. If this week’s line-up does not correspond to the games being played, the game or games in question will be voided and the contest will be judged on the basis of the remaining games.

8. Jonesboro vs LR Southwest

We Support the Hornets!!!

Always Have...

ALWAYS WILL!

9. LR Christian vs Van Buren

Phone (870) 255-2255 and

Farmers Express Phone (870) 255-4815

10. Russellville vs Greenwood

The Grand Prairie Herald COVERING ARKANSAS’ GRAND PRAIRIE 11. Green Co. Tech vs West Memphis

The protection lasts for 6 months!

8a.m. - 5p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. Closed on Wednesdays - Closed daily for lunch.

16. Hoxie vs Manila

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17. Stuttgart vs Heber Springs

Billy’s Body Shop and Wrecker Service Hwy. 70 West - Hazen, AR Phone 255-4432 or Nights 255-3983 For All Your Trucking Needs Call the Local Service with the Experience You Need to Get the Job Done Right!

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PARTS WORLD OF HAZEN 106 E. Front St. P.O. Box 690, Hazen, AR 72064

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THE PRAIRIE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY Proudly supports all the football teams of The Grand Prairie!!!

20. Newport vs Melbourne

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF OUR GRAND PRAIRIE FOOTBALL TEAMS!!!

Senator Ron Caldwell 21. Magnolia vs LR Parkview

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Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical Keith Knupp 501.516.8285 knuppinc@hotmail.com

Vin Number 2D4FV47V86H436364 2006 Dodge Magnum SKT To Whom it May Concern The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 20, 2023 per request of the owner and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $175.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail.

The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are

accuring daily as legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the abovementioned vehicle.

Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

Vin Number 1G8ZS57N08F142240 2008 Saturn Aura, XE To Whom it May Concern The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 25, 2023 per request of the owner of the Super 8 Motel and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen.

The initial fee due is $100.00.

The storage fee due is $130.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as

legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the abovementioned vehicle.

Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

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Vin Number IFAHP36NO9W223271 2009 Ford Focus To Whom it May Concern The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 9, 2023 per request of the Hazen Police Department and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $250.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal liabil-

ity of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the abovementioned vehicle.

Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

Vin Number IFTRXI7W31NA03997 2001 Ford F150 To Whom it May Concern The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 19, 2023 per request of the Hazen Police Department and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen.

The initial fee due is $250.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $$50.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as

legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the abovementioned vehicle.

Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

Pursuant to the provisions of Act 364 of 2013, Martin’s Mini Storage, Hwy 70, will sell/remove the following personal property, Saturday, October 28, 2023 to satisfy liens: Units 2,33,42,49,56,64,82,87,131.

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