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Community Events Calendar Tuesday July 26

Toltec Mounds Presents Indian Weapons and Tools at the Hazen Public Library at 10:30 a.m. - All Ages Adult Bingo at Hazen Public Library at 11:00 a.m.

Thursday July 28

Prairie County Health Clinic in Hazen at Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Commodities at Hazen First United Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring Photo ID and proof of Prairie County Residence PC Democratic, Murry’s Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at DeValls Bluff Gym at 6:00 p.m.

Friday July 29

Municipal Office Filing and DeValls Bluff Ward Filing BEGINS at Noon

Monday August 1

Chamber of Commerce Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at BancorpSouth Biscoe City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday August 3

Tommy Terrifics Wacky Magic at the Hazen Public Library at 2:00 p.m. - All Ages

Saturday August 6

Back To School Fair at Hazen Community Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Grades Pre-K thru 8th Grade, Sponsored by Helping Our Kids and the Hazen Community

Monday August 8

Hazen Chapter #5, OES Meeting at Hazen Lodge Hall at 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday August 10

Arkansas Rice Expo Grand Prairie Center, Stuttgart

Thursday August 11

Little Rock Zoo presenting an educational program on animals from the zoo at 1:00 pm at the Prairie County Historical Museum in the high school auditorium.

Monday August 15

Blood Drive at 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 295 N. Hazen Ave

Tuesday August 16

PC Retired Teachers Meeting at El Amigo Restaurant in Hazen at 1:00 p.m.

Thursday August 18

Hazen Masonic Lodge Meeting at Lodge Hall at 7:30 p.m.

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Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Hazen City Council hears of Utility Work on North Hazen Avenue and update on Baptist Family Clinic The Hazen City Council held their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 21 at 6:00 p.m. The Aldermen that were present were Barbara Rogers, Steve Chlapecka, Tim Juola, Clevella Mosby, Rick Wiggins, Mayor David Duch, David Hardke, Phillip Foot, Ashley Loudermilk, and Tracy Vail; Constance Rose was absent. The minutes from June were approved by all members. Foot, Utility Department, said that they have been working on the sewer lines between the school and the Methodist Church on North Hazen Avenue. He said they should be done with the second half next week. He said there is quite a few more line that needs to be worked on and they are doing them one street at a time. He asks for the citizens to have patience. He said they will not have any asphalt laid until after the gravel has been packed really well which will take time. He said they should start asphalting in October. He discussed the new contract with Rolling Meadows and the council made a

CAPDD Meetings CENTRAL ARKANSAS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CENTRAL ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District will meet Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 9:30 AM. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 AM. The meetings will be held at the offices of Central Arkansas Planning and Development District located at 902 North Center in Lonoke. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc.is an "Equal O p p o r t u n i t y Employer/Program" and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities."

Utility work on North Hazen Avenue in between School and Methodist Church. motion to approve the new contract. Loudermilk, Fire Chief, reported 22 first responder call (75% heat related), 5 grass fires, 2 structure fires, 2 18 wheelers and 4 accidents. He said this last month has been very busy for the Fire Department. He said that the Fire Department was approved for the Forestry Grant for the Wildland Wildfire Suppression Kit consisting of Wildland PPE and firefighting equipment. Duch said that Bradley Taylor, Chief of Police, was not able to attend due to being on vacation, but reported that the Police Department received a new generator received by the county. Duch discussed with the council the idea of purchasing a Splash Pad for the City of Hazen just like Carlisle's. He said there were two options that they could choose from and that the City of Hazen could receive grants for the new Splash Pad. The council members were all in agreement that having a Splash Pad would be great for the children and adults during the summer months. A motion was made to proceed in getting a Splash Pad. Duch announced that they received a $2,738.33 check from State of Arkansas which will go into the City General. He said he had a meeting

with auditors for the 2015 year and that they are going to have to do something with gas rates. He said that they will have a special meeting next week for a proposal on gas rates and raising deposits. Duch announced that they are working on painting the Police Department and City Buildings. A motion was made to approve Classic Painting from Little Rock to paint and power wash the buildings. He said that the money is in the City's budget for repairs, which will be $11,862. He said that the company is licensed and bonded. Duch informed the coun-

cil that the stones for the new clinic have been ordered and the furniture has been ordered as well. He believes the old clinic building will be torn down. He said that Camatech Appraisal is interested in the office building next to City Hall. He said when they have the special meeting next week hopefully they can discuss the proposal from Camatech. Before adjourning at 6:45 p.m., Duch asked each of the Aldermen if they had any concerns. Mosby said that they need to work on paper work for building houses for over age 62 people that have ownership of

the land. Wiggins had concerns about burning at the dump. Foot said it was illegal to take limbs to burn at dump, but people have been abusing the privileges and they don't have enough people to govern it. They discussed about have a dump trailer bin at the Utility shop to have the citizen's dump their limbs in the trailer bin that will be hauled off. The limbs will be able to be brought to the shop during business hours. The City will make a formal announcement when they will begin accepting limbs at the shop. The rest of the council members had nothing major to discuss.

Landscaping was installed at the new clinic last week.

DeValls Bluff City Council approves pay increase for Chief of Police, hears update from Atkins The DeValls Bluff City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. Alderman in attendance were Richard Henry, Arbie Nesbitt, Alice

Metcalf, Bill Arnold, Jackie Adcock and Mayor Kenny Anderson; April Anderson was absent. The minutes from June meetings and the bills were approved.

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tary sweep net, hand lens, and other items. CEU's will be available. Lunch provided Registration fee is $75*, must be registered before the event. No registration day of event. For more information contact Jeremy Ross at 501944-0621 or jross@uaex.edu *Limited to 200 participants The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact Jeremy Ross at jross@uaex.edu as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

The council discussed their old business about the a couple roads that have are deeded and survey by the property owners; closing an alley that will be discussed in August. Fire Department reported 19 first responder calls with total of 63 fireman responding, 2 public assist with 4 responding; 2 auto fires with 9 responding; 2 meetings with 11 responding; and 25 total call with 87 participants. Anderson wanted to make a recommendation to take one day (Robin Henry involved since she has the paperwork) that the First Responders and go to Lonoke at CAPD, to figure out what numbers to use on the resident's homes to be able to locate and respond to incidents faster and have the numbers put on the homes. Anderson wants to use the maps that the State gives them to be able to use one map and one number system. The Utilities Department had nothing to report.

Anderson appointed Charles Atkins as Chief of Police for the City of DeValls Bluff at the end of June. Atkins reported for the short time he has been appointed (June 28 to July 19) that he has served 5 warrants (possession of controlled substance/possession of paraphernalia; driving on suspended license; no insurance; speeding; and violation of Arkansas hot check law. Written 5 citations: no liability insurance, defective equipment, expired tags, speeding over 15 and speeding over 26. There was a Violation of City Ordinance 2012-03 unsafe driving (61/40) while pulling a trailer loaded with heavy equipment. He stated that all forms and documents have been submitted to Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards, F-1, F-4 forms change of status forms on officer's no longer employed by the city. He said there have been 2 County and 3 City Medical Calls, 1 alarm, 2 disturbances, 3 civil

standby, 2 funeral escorts, 4 incident reports, 1 ongoing investigation and 2 ambulance needed. He said that accepted the resignation letter from Officer Mark Collins on June 30. He said he would like to start a house watch list and a check on me line so he can make sure residents are doing ok. The meeting entered an executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss personnel. The resumed at 6:43 p.m. to announce that Atkins will be paid $16 per hour instead of $13.50 per hour and will have a city phone. Atkins was welcomed by the council members and he thanked them all for listening to his report and allowing him to be apart of the Police Department. He also wanted to extend his appreciation to their neighboring law enforcement (Hazen Police Department and Prairie County Department) during his transition to the City of DeValls Bluff Police Department. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.


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