2013 Sevier County Information Guide

County

JUNE 2013

INFORMATION

GUIDE FOR 2013

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The Guide To Everything In Sevier County. Look inside for events, calendars, and articles on the locals of our favorite place on earth, Sevier County.

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Sevier County Courthouse

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Welcome to Sevier County Sevier County was formed Oct. 17, 1828.

Arkansas's 16th county, it was named for U.S. Senator Ambrose Sevier.

Sevier is a transitional county, ranging from the Little River low lands on the south end to the Ouachita Mountains in the north. On its west side Sevier County borders the Arkansas - Oklahoma state line. Sevier touches four, although most people think only three,Arkansas counties.

Sevier borders Polk County on the north, Little River on the south and Howard on the east. Sevier

County also touches Hempstead County at a point in Lake Millwood where corners of Sevier, Howard, Hempstead and Little River meet.

Sevier County includes portions of four rivers. Little River forms the southern county line and Saline River the eastern county line. The Cossatot and Rolling Fork Rivers flow through the county. All four rivers have been dammed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, forming four nearby lakes.

De Queen Lake, Rolling Fork River, lies completely

within the county. Dierks Lake, Saline River, is divided between Sevier and Howard Counties. A portion of Lake Millwood, Little River, is in the southeast corner of Sevier County.

Gillham Lake, Cossatot River, lies a few miles north of the Sevier-Polk County line.

Originally Sevier County covered a much larger area than the present boundary encloses. Parts of Miller, Little River, Howard and Polk Counties were once in Sevier.

The original county seat was Paraclifta. Some of the

earliest settlements in the county were Brownstown, Dilworth, Red Colony, Norwoodville, Falls Chapel, Ben Lomond, and Walnut Springs.

Lockesburg became the county seat in 1867. Lockesburg's fortunes declined when a railroad from Kansas City, Mo., to Port Arthur, Tex., bypassed the town. That project was the brain child of Kansas City businessman Arthur Stilwell, who received much needed financial assistance from a coffee merchant from the Netherlands, Jan de Goeijen.

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Welcome to Sevier County choice.

Stilwell's railroad was reorganized as the Kansas City Southern Railroad in 1900. In 1915 the Sevier County seat was moved to De Queen after local businessmen promised $10,000 to construct a courthouse.

De Queen remains the largest municipality in Sevier County. Four other communities are incorporated: Lockesburg, Horatio, Gillham and Ben Lomond.

Historically Sevier County is known as “The Land of Lakes”, “The Land of Fruits and Flowers” and “The Home of Friendly

People.”

Sevier County provides fishing, water sports, camping, hunting, golf and a park system for all outdoor enthusiasts.

De Queen Lake is a clear, clean, mountain lake and offers swimming, waterskiing, diving, camping and fishing. Dierks Lake has fishing, boating, picnicking, camping, swimming and sightseeing. For the bass fisherman, there is no place like Lake Millwood, For those who enjoy a white-water challenge you will definitely want to visit the Cossatot River.

If wildlife is your favorite past time you will not want to miss visiting the Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge.

For photographers and plain old sightseers, the choices range from lakes to mountains.

The Sevier County Historical Society's museum covers the county's early history from 1828 to 1940 and is a must stop for the history buff.

Sevier County has a cornucopia of dining choices: fast food, home-style, Italian, great steaks and authentic Mexican cuisine.

Your source for information about De Queen 24/7

www.cityofdequeen.com

You can find information and documents about the City of De Queen anytime on the city's web site. * Department directory. * Contact information * Employment application * Water consumer confidence report * List of buildings for commercial and industrial * Links to local sites * City records * Redmen Cemetery burials * Local maps * Economic information

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Also check out our partner sites:

www.dequeenchamberofcommerce.com www.seviercountyar.com

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The railroad was laid further to west, running close to the settlement of Hurrah City. Hurrah City evolved into a new settlement that Stilwell named de Goeijen.

The name was Americanized into De Queen.

De Queen was incorporated July 9, 1897. Three months later, Oct. 8, 1897, Jan de Goeijen visited the town named in his honor.

Early De Queen did not fare well. Two years after it was founded, 54 businesses were destroyed in a huge fire. When rebuilding began, brick rather than wood was the material of

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Sevier County Quick Facts

Population

Persons Per Household

County - 17,058 City - 6,594 Hwy 259 N Idabel, OK 580-286-5644

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Median Household Income County – 6,887 City – 2,256

1373 W. Collin Raye Drive De Queen, AR 870-642-6600

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Housing Units

County – 2.83 City – 3.20

Size: 581.35 square miles

County - $34,383 City - $25,656

Major Highways

U.S. Highway 59, U.S. Highway 70, U.S. Highway 71, U.S. Highway 371 Arkansas Highway 24, Arkansas Highway 27, Arkansas Highway 41

Water transportation

Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, Ark. 870-584-3223 Open 7 Days A Week 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Nearest port is Port of Camden, Camden, Ark. 92 miles from De Queen. This is a shallow water port.

Sevier County Airport

The J. Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport is located three miles west of De Queen, Ark, on U.S. Hwy. 70.

The airport is owned by Sevier County and is administered by a volunteer board. The asphalt runway is 75 feet wide and 5,001 feet long, making it one of the larger runways in southwest Arkansas.

Cities and towns Schools

Ben Lomond, De Queen, Gillham, Horatio, Lockesburg

The best bankers aren’t just members of the community.... They enrich it.

De Queen School District, Horatio School District, Lockesburg Elementary, Beacon Hill Seventh Day Adventist Jr. Academy, Legacy Academy

Lakes:

County Officials

De Queen, Dierks, Gillham, Millwood

25 Locations in 16 Hometowns in Southwest Arkansas and Southeast Oklahoma

County Judge Greg Ray Sheriff/Tax Collector Benny Simmons MEMBER FDIC

www.fnbweb.biz www.fnbweb.biz/mobile

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Sevier County Quick Facts

County Officials

County Clerk Debbie Hughes Circuit Clerk Patti Chaney Assessor Judy A. Smith Treasurer Risa Krantz Coroner Rusty Williams Justices of the Peace: Earl Battiest, Charles Keels, Roxy Stephens, David A. Wright, Carol Cobb, Larry Autry, Michael Archer, Kenneth Currence, Bill Jackson

Sevier County and De Queen utilities

Electricity: AEP-SWEPCO Southwest Arkansas Electric Coop Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy Telephone: Windstream Communications Internet: Windstream - DSL & T-1 Lines available and Allegiance Communications – Cable and Internet Television: Allegiance Communications Water: De Queen Municipal Water System

City of Horatio, Arkansas •

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Small Town - Friendly Folks Easy Access to: Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Areas Excellent School System Many Churches Two City Parks (Active Youth Sports) Library City Hall Senior Citizens Center (Serves Lunch Daily) We invite you to come visit us.

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www.seviercountylibrary.com.

Call now to discuss your case.

There is no charge for an initial consultation.

L Laura Lindly L Attorney at Law

310 W. De Queen Ave., De Queen, Ark. Ph.: 870-642-4462 • Fax: 870-642-4463 lauralindly@yahoo.com - Licensed in Arkansas and Oklahoma 44292

All branches of the Sevier County Library offer the use of computers with Internet access. They have a children’s section, audio books on CD and cassette, DVD and videos available for check out. Copies, faxes and lamination services are available as well. The main library in De Queen has an extensive genealogy section.

Johnye Fisher serves as the Sevier County Head Librarian located in De Queen.

The county libraries are located at: Ben Lomond: 448 Wilson Creek 870-287-4374 Open from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

De Queen (main branch): 200 West Stilwell 870-584-4364 Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Gillham: 202 West Second Street 870-385-5665 Open from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Horatio: 108 Main Street 870-832-6882 Open 9:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Lockesburg: 112 East Main Street 870-289-2233 Open 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

The Sevier County Library website is:

Now Accepting child custody cases, divorces and probates.

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Sevier County Libraries

300 W. Collin Raye Drive, Suite 112A Queen, Ark. Call for appointment nights and weekends.

Emergency lockout service.

E-Mail: billslocksmith2007@windstream.net Bill Nimmons 870-642-8940 • Cell: 870-584-9910 Owner

(Next to De Queen Dance Academy) De

Brookewood Nursing and Rehab A skilled nursing facility offering OT, ST, and PT, as well as a long term care facility.

“Where Your Family Is Our Family!”

322 W. Collin Raye Dr., De Queen, AR · 642-3562

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Sevier County Library in De Queen

We accept · Medicare · Medicaid · Private Insurance

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Sevier County Precincts and Polling Locations Bear Creek East Cossatot Fire Dept. Fire Station

Clear Creek 1 Central Fire Department Clear Creek 2 & 3 Horatio City Hall

De Queen East De Queen Community Bldg. @ Herman Dierks Park

De Queen North Central Kern Heights Baptist Church De Queen Northwest De Queen Church of Christ

DBA Rusty’s Welding and Farm Equipment Rusty Williams - Owner

Jefferson Green’s Chapel United Methodist Church

Mineral North & South De Queen-Mena Educational Co-Op Conference Center Monroe Chapel Hill Baptist Church

Paraclifta Falls Chapel Church

Red Colony North & South Lockesburg Methodist Church

3342 Camellia PO Box 18 Lockesburg, AR 71846 rustyw57@yahoo.com

Office: 870-289-2897 Cell: 870-584-8101 Fax: 870-289-2015

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-12 BOB-CAT MOWERS • BIG DOG BUSH HOG EQUIPMENT ALL BRAND TRACTOR PARTS SERVICE WORK ON ALL FARM EQUIPMENT

Come by joanie’s and see the wide selection of Home Decor, Plants, Sympathy Pieces and etc...

Exclusive Distributor in our area for:

Saline West Cossatot Fire Dept. Fire Station

Washington Brownstown Community Bldg.

Voter registration information is available at the office of the Sevier County Clerk in the courthouse. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 870-642-2852.

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R and F Welding and Farm, LLC

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Ben Lomond Ben Lomond Community Bldg.

De Queen Southwest De Queen School Adm. Bldg.

joanie s

Flowers & Country Store & The Fudge Factory

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Bear Creek West De Queen Community Bldg. @ Herman Dierks Park

870-289-4071 103 W. Main, Lockesburg, Ark.

214 N. Lakeside Dr. 870-642-6604

FAT CHANCE’S BUFFET

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Lunch and Evening Buffet We Cater!

607 W. Collin Raye Dr., De Queen 870-584-1066

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THE CCCUA AMPHITHEATER provides a venue for outdoor concerts.

Hours: Tues. & Wed. 10:30 - 2:30; 4:00 - 8:00 Closed Monday & Thursday Fri. & Sat. 10:30 - 2:30; 4:00 - 9:00 Sunday 10:30 - 4:00 44189

Grant Smith, Agency Manager Lee Hammond, Luke Billingsley, and Stacy Janes - Agents 406 Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR • 870-584-3911

THE DE QUEEN SPORTSPLEX includes a skate park complete with ramps.

Pediatrician Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Medicina De Niños Y Adolescentes

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LEOPARD STADIUM has been the sight of De Queen home football games since 1936. The stadium is also the home to the DHS track and field and soccer teams.

We see patients up to age 18.

Monday - Friday / Lunes-Viernes: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Immunization Clinic / Vacunas Monday - Friday / Lunes-Viernes: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

821 Walter J. Leeper Dr., De Queen, Ark. Phone/Teléfono: 870-642-8640 Fax: 870-642-3516 Toll Free / Gratis: 888-861-4441

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LOCAL HISTORY – The Chapel Hill Cemetery on Chapel Hill Road west of De Queen has been

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the final resting place for Sevier Countians for two centuries.

Save Money, Live Better

De Queen 403 W. Stilwell Phone (870) 642-2218 Fax (870) 642-2275

870-642-2794

926 E. Collin Raye Drive De Queen

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Dierks 110 East 4th Street Phone (870) 286-3088 Toll-free 1-800-408-1024 wilkersonfuneralhomes.com

Open 24 Hours A Day 7 Days A Week

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Planning and Zoning Commission meets once each quarter, or on as-needed basis Jerry Davis, Chairman P. O. Box 434 De Queen, AR 71832 Term Expires Jan. 1, 2018 Eduardo Abril 112 Leopard Dr. De Queen, AR 71832 Term Expires Jan. 1, 2014

990 Hwy. 70 East De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-5900 Greg Revels, CPA • Sandy DePriest, EA State Farm® Providing Insurance and Financial Services

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Planning and Zoning Commission

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De Queen Boards and Commissions

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Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710

Bell’s Insurance Agency Inc.

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Gary D. Bell, Agent Call-in • Click-in • Walk-in 121 Hwy. 71 N. 24-7 De Queen, AR 71832 www.garybell.com Bus.: 870-642-2157 gary.bell.b2x2@statefarm.com Se Habla Español 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service®

J Bigham 263 Robinson Rd. De Queen, AR 71832 Term Expires Jan. 1, 2018 Linda Candaleria 803 W. Clark Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 Term Expires Jan. 1, 2014 Peggy Ingram 129 Ridgewood Dr. De Queen AR 71832 Term Expires Jan. 1, 2018

Experience a community where industry, education and local leaders work together to create a “hometown.”

P.O. Box 67 De Queen, Arkansas 71832 (870) 584-3225 www.dequeenchamberofcommerce.com

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Sharon Cooper P. O. Box 426 De Queen, AR 71832 Term Expires Jan. 1, 2018

Welcome to Sevier County

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Horatio State Bank

Planning and Zoning

De Queen Industrial Park Public Facilities Board meets second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in De Queen City Hall council room

Memberships Available

Serving Sevier and Polk Counties

Gary Golden, Chairman P. O. Box 970 De Queen, AR 71832 870-742-4423

www.swemsar.com

Jeff Woods 489 Hwy. 70B De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-8389 Bonita Smith 716 W. Stilwell Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-6442

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Elmer Hamel 112 Northgate Dr. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-3127

Angie Walker 1553 W. Collin Raye Dr. De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-3000

870-832-2501 or 870-642-8977 Horatio, Arkansas Member FDIC

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Patty Sharp P. O. Box 980 De Queen, AR 71832 Term Expires Jan. 1, 2014

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De Queen Boards and Commissions

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De Queen FAQ

Baker’s Bargain House / Gun & Pawn 168 Hwy. 71 N., P.O. Box 232 De Queen, AR 71832 Email: hunting4U@windstream.net Phone: 870-642-6225 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Owners: Gary and Sharon Baker We special order at special prices. We buy gold and coins.

BUSH TRACTOR

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AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT 1209 HWY 70 EAST IN DE QUEEN CALL US TODAY AT 870-642-5363 TYM TRACTORS - 20 Hp. - 100 Hp. MODERN - Bushhogs, Hay Forks, Box Blades, Front End Grapples, VEMEER - Hay Balers, Rakes REPAIRS, PARTS, OR SERVICE, THEY DO IT ALL!!!

*Gold Showcase Dealer

Lea Etta3s Fenton Shoppe

Handcrafted Glass Artistry Since 1905

Highway 71 / 3405 N. Camellia P.O. Box 87 • Lockesburg, AR 71846 870 289-5957 • 870 289-2291

We Carry A

Large Inventory of Retired Pieces and New Beads and Earrings

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Specializing in Fenton Art Glass

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Where do I register to vote?

Residents can register at the Sevier County Courthouse in the County Clerk's office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call 870-642-2852.

Where is City Hall and what are the office hours?

City Hall is located at 220 N. Second Street. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Can I vote absentee?

Applications for an absentee ballot may be obtained either by phoning 870-642-2852 or visiting the county clerk's office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Who do I contact to arrange public utility services?

Phone service -- Windstream Communications, 1-800501-1754 Water and sewer service -- City Hall at 870-584-3445 Electrical Service -- AEP/SWEPCO, 888-216-3523 Gas service -- Centerpoint Energy, 1-800-992-7552 Cable TV -- Allegiance Communications, 1-800-9371397 Who do I contact to find out about garbage and recycling pickup?

The De Queen Sanitation Department operates four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). To find out the garbage pickup schedule, call 870-584-3445 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sevier County collects paper and plastic for recycling at the Sevier County Jail on Robinson Road in De Queen. Recyclables may be dropped off any time of day or night.

When do I need a building permit and how do I obtain one?

For information about building permits, contact Ray Sowell, code enforcement officer, at 870-642-5643.

Where do I pay for a traffic ticket?

Traffic tickets may be paid to the District Court Clerk Phyllis Price. The office is located on the second floor of the Sevier County Courthouse.

Who do I call if I have a water leak?

If you have a water leak, you should call city hall at 870584-3445. After hours, call 870-584-7891.

Who do I call if I have a sewer problem?

If you have a sewer problem, call De Queen City Hall at 870-584-3445 or after hours call 870-584-7892.

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Sevier County

Circuit Court Clerk – (870) 584-3055 County Judge – (870) 642-2425 County Clerk – (870) 642-2852 District Court Clerk – (870) 584-7311 De Queen Library – (870) 584-4364 Health Unit – (870) 642-2535 Housing Authority – (870) 642-2960 Sheriff’s Offices – (870) 642-2125 Assessor – (870) 584-3182 Tax Collector – (870) 642-2127 Treasurer – (870) 642-2358 Veterans Services – (870) 584-6622

De Queen

870-642-2633 220 N. 1st St., De Queen 870-289-2301 113 E. Main, Lockesburg 580-584-3255 * Broken Bow, Okla.

De Queen Abstract Co., Inc. 122 North 3rd Street, De Queen, AR 71832 Phone: 870-642-2533; Fax: 870-642-2536 E-mail: dequabst@windstream.net Loan Closing - Title Insurance

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Chamber of Commerce – (870) 584-3225 City Hall – (870) 584-3445 City Shop (870) 642-5313 Code Enforcement – (870) 642-5643 Fire Department – (870) 584-7224 Hospital – (870) 584-4111 Parks and Recreation – (870) 642-4140 Sportsplex – (870) 642-2113 Swimming Pool – (870) 642-5512 Police Department – (870) 642-2213 Post Office – (870) 584-3234 Water and Sewer Department – (870) 584-3445 Water Department (Emergency Service) – (870) 584-7891 Sewer Department (Emergency Service) – (870) 584-7892

Sevier County Farmers Co-operative

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Contact Information

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Gillham

City Hall – (870) 386-7136 Fire Department – (870) 386-7064 Post Office – (870) 386-2820

Horatio

City Hall – (870) 832-2511 Fire Department – (870) 832-2974 Post Office – (870) 832-4171

Lakes

De Queen Lake Corps of Engineers – (870) 584-4162 Dierks Lake Corps of Engineers – (870) 286-2346 Gillham Lake Corps of Engineers – (870) 386-2141

Emergency

Fire/Police – 911

YOUNG MEDICAL CLINIC Danny Young, APN 1302 W. Collin Raye Dr., Suite A, De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-2503 • Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friend us on Facebook @ Danny Young, Apn

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Lockesburg City Hall – (870) 289-3261 Fire Department – (870) 289-4331 Post Office – (870) 289-5411

Now Accepting Appointments - Same Day Appointments Available Medicare, Medicaid, AR Kids, And Most Major Insurances Accepted Bilingual Hispanic Translator In Office Flu Shots Available • First Fitness Nutrition Program Distributor Danny Young and his nurse, Cindy Ahrens, LPN, have a combined 40+ years experience in quality patient care and welcome patients of all ages.

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Real Estate Sales

Offi ce: 87 0 -64 2 -72 85 1103 North 9th St., De Queen, AR 71832

E-mail: wilsonrealty@windstream.net Website: www.wilsonrealestatesales.com 44194

B & B JUNCTION

5 miles North of Lockesburg on Hwy. 71 2467 Hwy. 71 North Lockesburg, AR 71846

De Queen Ward Boundaries

Deli - Hot Foods - Pizza - Made fresh to order Live Bait * Game Check Station Fishing Supplies Hunting & Fishing License Mix 30 Liquid Cattle Feed * Dog Food Diesel * Farm Diesel * Gas

870-642-5511

Open 7 Days a Week 44174

C - Squared

of Arkansas, Inc. Welding

De Queen trash collection schedule For detailed information concerning De Queen city services, contact De Queen City Hall at 584-3445 or visit the city’s website: www.cityofdequeen.com.

Industrial Maintenance and Heavy Equipment Repair

Give us a call and we will come to you because we work on the job site or in the shop.

870-289-2006

3014 Hwy. 71 N. Lockesburg, AR 71846

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May - The King Art Show is held each May and attracts hundreds of regional artists. After 42 years, the show continues to grow View a variety of art and photography or enter a piece yourself and compete for top awards. The show is organized by the Cossatot Arts and Crafts Association.

May - Sevier County Senior Citizens Day is an annual event held the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. The county-organized event honors local seniors and recognizes Sevier’s oldest man, woman and longest-married couple. Stop by for music, door prizes and food, or check out the local and regional vendors.

home, hearth, heart... let your search begin here

Larry Hale - Broker (34 years real estate experience in SW Ark.) Sales Persons: Bud Gentry and Freda Arndt.

Sí, hablamos español

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October - Hoo Rah Days is held at the Sevier County Museum in October and celebrates Sevier County history and its people. This event always includes dozens of vendors, games, shows, food and exhibitions.

1550 Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR Office: 870-584-3001 Cell: 870-784-4026 Home: 870-584-4877 Fax: 870-584-3002 haleappraisal@yahoo.com www.halerealestatesales.com

For over 20 years we have been serving the real estate needs of Southwest Arkansas. If you are looking for a special piece of property, we will be glad to assist you in finding what you have been looking for. Our listings include: residential, rural residential, farms and ranches, land, lots, and poultry farms.

July - The City of De Queen’s annual “Let Freedom Ring” event is held the first weekend in July to honor the nation’s Independence. Held at the Cossatot Community College Amphitheater, the show features entertainment as well as food and, of course, a spectacular fireworks show, all at no cost. Also, enjoy Lockesburg’s “Fireworks in the Park.”

August/September - The Sevier County Fair, held in late August, early September, is one of the county’s biggest events.

Check out the professional rodeo, a premium show, carnival rides, livestock shows and much more. Artists and craft makers are able to show off their pieces in the Fair Art Show.

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Annual Events

C & C Glass, Inc. Windshield Savers Glass Shop Specializing in Heavy Equipment - Commercial Home - Auto - Window Replacement Daniel and LeAnne Davis 158 Hwy. 71 N, De Queen, Ark. Shop: 870-642-4491; Cell: 870-784-2690 Fax: 870-642-4180

A great place to live Email: windshieldsaversglass@gmail.com

December - The annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade in De Queen is held in December and ushers in the local Christmas season. Horatio and Lockesburg also have Christmas parades.

Community People You Know™

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This is a great place to live. Community people make it that way.

Around here people know their neighbors. It’s a way of life that we all enjoy. Support your community. Shop locally. Invest locally and get involved in community service.

Hoo Rah Days in De Queen

FIRST STATE BANK OF DE QUEEN

870-642-4423 • 402 West Collin Raye Drive - Main Bank & Drive-Up ATM Branch Banks: 3rd and Heynecker, De Queen; 3402 N. Camellia, Lockesburg; 507 Front Street, Dierks; 322 East 13th Street, Murfureesboro; 422 Isaac Perkins Blvd., Nashville Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30-4:00; Fri.: 8:30-5:00/Drive-Thru: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-4:30; Fri. 8:00-5:00

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Serving De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas and the surrounding areas since 1897!

Published weekly by De Queen Bee Co., Inc. 404 De Queen Ave., P.O. Box 1000, De Queen, AR 71832 www.dequeenbee.com E-mail: editor@dequeenbee.com (news) or ads@dequeenbee.com (advertising) or sportseditor@dequeenbee.com (sports) Phone: 870-642-2111 • Fax: 870-642-3138 Joe Ben Oller .........................................................Publisher Doug Dunson ..................................................Interim Editor Linda Russell ..........Office Manager/Media Sales Executive Cindy Evans .....................................Media Sales Executive Blaire Harp .......................................Media Sales Executive

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De Queen Department Directory Mayor

Billy Ray McKelvy 220 N. 2nd St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-3445 e-mail: bmckelvy@cityofdequeen.com

City Clerk/Treasurer

Donna J. Jones City Hall 220 N. 2nd St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-3445 e-mail: djones@cityofdequeen.com

Water Distribution & Production John O’Connor, superintendent City Shop/Water Plant 600 N. Hughes/Bennett St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-5313 or 870-584-4534 After hours: 870-584-7891 e-mail: joconnor@cityofdequeen.com

Waste Water Treatment & Collection Mike Sims De Queen Waste Water Plant 276 South 9th St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-5231 After hours: 870-584-7892 e-mail: msims@cityofdequeen.com Street & Sanitation Department

Mike Van Houton

De Queen City Shop 600 N. Hughes St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-5313 After hours: 870-642-2125

Parks & Recreation Department Gaythy Bakenhus, Director Herman Dierks Park 613 E. Hayes P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-4140 e-mail: parks@cityofdequeen.com

Police Department

Chief Richard McKinley De Queen City Hall 220 N. Second St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-2213 e-mail: rmckinley@cityofdequeen.com

Fire Department

Dennis Pruitt, Fire Marshal De Queen Fire Station 219 N. 2nd St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-7224 e-mail: dpruitt@cityofdequeen.com

Code Enforcement Department

Ray Sowell, Code Enforcement Officer De Queen Fire Station 219 N. 2nd St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-7224 e-mail: rsowell@cityofdequeen.com

Office of Emergency Management Dennis Pruitt De Queen Fire Station 219 N. 2nd St. P. O. Box 730 De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-7224 e-mail: dpruitt@cityofdequeen.com

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CLASSIC COUNTRY REALTY & AUCTION Sharon Stewart/Broker 870-832-6594

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Sevier County Housing Authority 304 South 13th Street, De Queen, AR 71832

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BEAR IN THE PARK – When an ancient oak tree in Herman Dierks Park came to the end of its life, this bear was carved from the stump. The statue welcomes visitors to the park.

Providing Good Quality, Safe, and Affordable Housing in Sevier County 111 Apartments Located In Cities Of De Queen, Lockesburg and Horatio Income Based Rent or Flat Rent Available Central Heat and Air Stove and Refrigerator Furnished — Washer/Dryer Hookups Playgrounds and Basketball Courts — Maintenance Provided GED Courses Onsite Inviting Applications for 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments in All Sites All Applicants Are Screened and Income Limits Apply Please Contact Us For More Information!

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Sevier County Solid Waste Schedule

Recycling

Sevier County Jail (paper and plastic) -- 7 days per week, 24 hours per day Lockesburg Fire Station (paper, plastic and aluminum) - 7 days per week, 24 hours per day Airport Waste Station (paper and e-Waste) -- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during waste station hours (see permanent stations below)

Bins

Green’s Chapel – Dumpster left at fire department at all times Geneva Community – Dumpster left on Wednesday Westline Community – Dumpster left on Wednesday

Permanent Stations

Provo, Gillham, Cowlingsville, Lockesburg (near Baker's Store), Central, Cross Trails Road and Airport locations Tuesday – 7 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday – 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Landfill/Transfer Station

Located 3.6 miles off Ark. 41 between De Queen and Horatio

County Boards and Commissions

Sevier County Election Commission Gary Walker Harvey Stephens John Hickle

Sevier County Equalization Board Larry Hale Mildred Walker Velma Owens Billy Foster Frank Scott

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Sevier County Fire Departments

De Queen Fire Department Dennis Pruitt Fire Marshal dpruitt@cityofdequeen.com Ben Lomond VFD George Lanier Fire Chief Benlomondvfd1@yahoo .com Gillham VFD Joyce Short Fire Chief gillhamfiredept@yahoo .com

Horatio VFD Bruce Richardson Fire Chief Horatiochief801@yahoo .com

Lockesburg VFD Matt Smith, Fire Chief lockesburgfd@gmail.com Cossatot VFD Archie Johnson archie@idm.com

Central VFD Charles Morris, Fire Chief ljv_05_1988@yahoo.com Greens Chapel VFD Eric Tedder, Fire Chief 1548 Old Dierks Hwy. Dierks, AR 71846

Provo VFD Paul Davignon Jr., Fire Chief davignonp@yahoo.com

CALL

911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES

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Churches in Sevier County

4 C Cowboy Church 2008 Hwy. 70 De Queen, AR 71832 584-8809 Orthodox Christian Church 193 Brooks Road De Queen, AR 71832 Calvary Missionary Baptist 133 West Main St. Lockesburg, AR 71843 870-289-6941 Chapel Hill Baptist 502 Chapel Hill Rd De Queen, AR 71832 (870) 784-1081 Church of Christ 1305 Collin Raye Drive De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-3226 Damascus Missionary Baptist 267 Damascus Road Lockesburg, AR 71843 870-289-4229 De Queen Church of the Nazarene 129 West Locke-11th Street De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-4482 Dilworth Cumberland Presbyterian Church 2517 Red Bridge Road Horatio, AR 71842 Faith and Deliverence Center Third & Vandervoort De Queen, AR 71832 First Assembly of God 1440 W. Collin Raye Drive De Queen, AR 7382 870-584-3435 First Baptist of De Queen 1535 W. Collin Raye Drive De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-2151 First Baptist of Horatio 211 Hazard St. Horatio, AR 71842

870-832-2281 First Baptist of Lockesburg 3466 S. Camellia St. Lockesburg, AR 71846 870-289-2121 First Christian Church 5th St. & West Stilwell Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-2644 First Presbyterian Church 5th St. and Vandervoort Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-2739 First United Methodist 424 West Heynecker Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-2433 First United Pentecostal 155 West Coulter Drive De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-8228 Friendship Baptist Church 1121 North 9th St. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-5055 Geneva Missionary Baptist 188 Geneva Rd. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-8899 Gillham United Methodist 108 Second Street Gillham, AR 71841 Grace Baptist Church 487 Hwy. 71N De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-4064 Greens Chapel United Methodist Church 1538 Old Dierks Hwy Lockesburg, AR 71846 870-286-2954 His Way Fellowship 321 W. Gilson Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-8937 Horatio 1st Assembly of God

Blackhawk & Hazard St. Horatio, AR 71842 870-832-5471 Kern Heights Baptist 822 North 9th Street De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-4361 Lewis Temple Church of God in Christ 423 W. Collins Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-7667 The Lighthouse 3455 S. Camellia Lockesburg, AR 71846 870-289-6463 Lone Oak Baptist Church 1050 Hwy. 24 De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-3674 Memorial Baptist Church 802 W. Vandervoort Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 870-584-3242 New Zion Baptist Church 501 South Ninth Street De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-7722 Old Union Missionary Baptist Church 490 Provo Road Lockesburg, AR 71846 870-289-3255 Pleasant Hill Baptist 166 McHorse Road Lockesburg, AR 71846 870-289-4268 Rock Hill Baptist Church 108 E. Rock Hill Lockesburg, AR 71843 Rose Hill Independent Baptist Church 204 N. Church St. De Queen, AR 71832 584-3570 / 642-6626 Saint Barbara

Catholic Church 502 De Queen Ave. De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-2256 Williamson Community Church Three miles east of Horatio on Central Rd. Horatio, AR 71842 832-4358 /386-7947 First Pentecostal Church of God 1117 N. Maple St. De Queen, Ar 71832 870-584-7122 Seventh Day Adventist 1446 Red Bridge Road De Queen, AR 71832 870-642-4876 Mt. Zion United Methodist 137 Cottage Hill Horatio, AR 71842 870-832-6539 Mt. Phebia Missionary Baptist Church 155 Cottage Hill Road Horatio, AR 71842 870-832-3925 New Zion Baptist 523 Oak Grove Road Lockesburg, AR 71846 870-289-5252 Church of Christ Horatio, AR 71842 870-832-5381 Lockesburg First United Methodist Church 112 Valley Dr Lockesburg, AR 71846 Mt.Zion Baptist 123 Mt Zion Rd, Lockesburg (870) 287-4101 Belleville Methodist Hwy. 317 East Lockesburg

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