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Christmas in the Park (See p. 10)
Volume 118 Number 45 - USPS 225-680
Community Events Calendar
Prairie County, Arkansas
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Christmas in the Park held at Hazen Gazebo
Wednesday December 21 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30am- 2:00pm Hazen School District Closed For Christmas Holidays Wednesday December 20-26 Prairie County Courthouse Offices Closed for Christmas Holidays Thursday December 21 Commodities Distribution Hazen First United Methodist Church 10:30am- 12:30pm GFWC Meeting 6:00pm- 7:00pm Miurry’s Restaurant Hazen December 21 First Day of Winter Monday December 25 Christmas Day Happy Holidays The Herald Office will be closed on Tuesday after Christmas, and the paper will be distributed on Wednesday, December 27 Thursday December 28-30 Hazen Senior Boys play in the Maumelle Charter Invitational tourment TBA Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the
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Santa Claus has come to town: Santa and his Gingerbread Man helper visited the Hazen City Park on Saturday, December 16th, to find out what all the children want for Christmas. The Hazen Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event during Christmas time each year, and the Hazen High School Student Council puts luminaries around the park to give it a festive glow. The HHS Senior Band provided entertainment, the Methodist Church served hot cocoa and cookies, and marshmallows were provided for attendees to toast.
DVB City Council passes resolution to match f u n d s f o r U S D A g r a n t t o p u r c h a s e p o l i c e car by Lisa Mills The DeValls Bluff City Council read and approved a resolution to accept a USDA grant to purchase a new police car. The resolution also appropriates $8,000 to match the required 25% of the grant. The grant has been applied for and can take 3 to 4 years for USDA approval. Council members met December 12 for their regular monthly meeting. In attendance were Mayor Kenny Anderson, Treasurer/Recorder Shante Matthews and council members Alice Metcalf, Bill Arnold, Richard Henry, Marie Flanagan, Wanda Atkins and Raymond Watson. The meeting was called to order then led in prayer. Minutes from November meeting were read and approved. November bills were approved. Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Ingle gave the Fire Department report in the absence of Chief Doyne Martin who is recovering from a stroke. There were 9 First Responder calls, 1 Public Assist, 2 meetings and 2 classes. The 20 new radios should be arriving next week. He also reported that 15 pairs of gloves and 11 sets of turnouts (uniforms) would need to be purchased by the end of 2018. Estimated cost from David's Fire in Cabot is $15,452. Police Chief Charles Atkins reported that in November there was 1 Felony Warrant served for failure to register as a sex offender. 11 Misdemeanor warrants were served and 5 Subpoenas were served. Incidents and citations
Council members and their spouses enjoy a Christmas meal after the regular meeting. included 3 domestic abuse, 1 suicide attempt, 5 disturbance calls, 2 incidents, 1 theft of property, 4 humane society trips, 1 motor assist, 1 DWI, 1 attempted break-in, 1 stalking, 1 disorderly conduct, 1 harassing communication, 2 vehicle accidents, 2 assaults, 2 batteries, 1 obstruction by force, 1 fictious tags, 1 failure to register, 1 driving left of center, 9 sp10 unsafe driving, 1 suspended/revolked drivers license, 6 no liability insurance and 1 careless/prohibited driving. Chief Atkins also reported the department is working hard on the drug problem in the city. One way they are doing this is by working with the Justice Network to help addicts with Rehab. He asked that anyone in the area wanting help for themselves or someone else contact the department or any of these facilities directly: Recovery
Center of AR @ 501-3724611, Division of Behavior Services @ 501686-9164 or Decision Point @ 479-464-1060. Police Officer Kareem
Watson provided a department report for the past year. 107 warrants served, 51 subpoenas served, 4 cyber bullying, 15 assaults, 9 batteries, 4
domestic abuse, 17 possession of controlled substance/drug paraphernalia, 10 theft of property, 57 violation of a city ordinance, 4 obstruction with force, 16 criminal mischief, 7 terroristic threatening, 13 disorderly conduct, 4 stalking, 3 welfare concerns, 3 prowler, 46 disturbance/incident, 37 city calls, 3 shoplifting, 4 drinking in public, 5 fleeing, 8 motorist assists, 9 harassing communication, 2 sexual assaults and 10 no contact orders. Mayor Anderson thanked both officers for their hard work and dedication and the great job they are doing to protect the citizens. Chief Atkins, in turn, thanked the mayor, council, volunteers and citizens for their help. Mayor Anderson announced that some citizens are working to get a Christmas parade put together for sometime this week.
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Newton Earl Neighbors Newton Earl Neighbors, Jr., 89, of Stuttgart, passed away December 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Iva Flossie Floyd Neighbors; 2 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren; 4 siblings and one daughterin- law. He was preceded in death by his son, Newton Earl Neighbors III. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Stuttgart. Burial was in the Center Point Cemetery near Hazen. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
Doyle Curtis Smith
Doyle Curtis Smith, 83, died Sunday. Survivors are his wife Carol Ann Smith; sons, Larry Smith, Billy Tichy, and Calvin Tichy; daughters, Janet Rogers and Vickie Ann Whitehead. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jesus Name Church of Christ with visitation one hour before. www.turpinco.com.
Wanda Faye Phillips Wanda Faye Phillips, 62, died December 14, 2017. Survivors; husband, Jimmy Phillips, Sr.; children, Jimmy (Becky) and Michele; siblings, George Waters, Margie (late James) Sewell, and Keith (Regina) Waters; grandchildren, Savannah, Emma, Addison, Nicholas and Noah; many nieces; nephews; and friends
Cherry Tipton and Emma Carpenter. Visitation was Saturday, December 16, 12 to 1 p.m., New Testament Missionary Baptist Church with Funeral, 1 p.m. Committal, 3 p.m., Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
Larry Sullivan, Sr. Larry Sullivan Sr., age 71, of Carlisle passed away on December 14, 2017. He was born on January 19, 1946 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. to Wilbur and Lillie Sullivan. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
I love Christmas. I love the lights. I love the music. I love the goodwill that Christmas brings out in me and in others. It’s the time when we remember that it is better to give than to receive. It is a time for believing in the unbelievable. Christmas reminds us that the Son of God wasn’t born in a fancy mansion to wealthy parents who were famous and important. Instead, He was born to a young girl and her carpenter husband in a stable located in a tiny backwater town called Bethlehem. He was greeted by shepherds who were looked down upon by the locals because they were usually rough characters who smelled of sheep. Even the Magi who came to find the “King of the
Jews” expected to find Him in King Herod’s palace, not in a place where the animals were kept. Isn’t it amazing that God would choose such a lowly beginning for the Savior of the World? How unbelievable is that? In a time when we Americans are discussing tax cuts for the wealthy who already live in abundance and ditching health insurance for a large number of poor people, we need to remember our roots. As human beings, we tend to think that those who are rich and powerful are the ones who are blessed by God. They deserve the breaks because somehow they have done something to merit special treatment. But I wonder - is that really the way God works?
If that were case, then it would be ok to believe that people are poor because they are innately bad and are somehow being punished by God. But Christmas tells us that that is not the case. God sent the Savior of the world to give the good news of God’s love to the poor and lowly. He sent a tiny baby to be raised by a simple carpenter and his wife, not a king. Maybe one reason why we celebrate Christmas is so that we can remember that we, as Christians, have been commissioned to take care of those who are less fortunate than we are. We can’t be a Christian nation if we don’t legislate like Christians. Christmas is, after all, the time when we celebrate the birth of the man who told us to love one another.
PRAIRIE COUNTY COURTHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED AT NOON WEDNESDAY, Master Gardeners - Seated l to r - Roxanne Bradow, Gail Norman, Janet Turnage, Christene Weems, Lynda Andrews; Back row l to r - Charles Oldham, Debora Carpenter, Dee Black, Judy Burnett, Janis Toll, Laranda Dunlap, Leonard Chamblee, Susan Winkler, Rhonda Betzner, Sherry Bullock, Sue Clayton, Carolyn Marak, Linda Price, and Keith Robinson.
Master Gardeners hold Christmas party The Prairie County Master Gardeners met for their annual Christmas party on Tuesday night, December 12, in the Fellowship Hall of the Hazen First United Methodist Church.
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President Janet Turnage awarded special presentations at the beginning of the meeting and then gave the invocation. The group was treated to a barbeque buffet served from a table decorated with Christmas ornaments. New members Leonard Chamblee, Susan Winkler, Judy Burnett,
and Roxanne Bradow were presented with their new Master Gardener name tags. Then Carolyn Marak led the group in several Christmas-themed games including “Dirty Santa”. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16, in the Community Room of Bancorp South.
DEC. 20, 2017 THROUGH DEC. 26, 2017 FOR CHRISTMAS
Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 12-11-17 Hope everyone had a wonderful week. Pre-K came to visit today and sing for the residents. I sent you a picture but can't tell you the names. We enjoyed the fresh hot cookies made by the kitchen and punch. I want to thank all the volunteers . They always enjoy
Friends coming to visit with them. Pray for our country. Please come out to visit us soon. The resident is looking forward to some cooler weather so they can enjoy sitting outside. That is all for now. Have a great rest of the week. Teresa Henley, Activity Director Activity Director, DANRC
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Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets for Christmas party
The Quilters pose for a picture during their Christmas party. Jean and her winning prizes.
Sherrye with her Howdy, Cowboy play set.
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met December 13 at the Stuttgart Public Library for their Xmas party and luncheon with 10 members present. Glenda opened the business meeting by wishing everyone a "Merry Christmas." She said Ann sent her the thought for the day, "This is the 20/20 rule of quilting: You quilt is perfect when viewed from 20 feet away, going by at 20 mph." She also extended Happy Birthday greetings to Shelley and Lou Anna. The November minutes and treasurer's report were given. Registration is still open for the 2018 Country Quilt Camp IV. In January we will discuss programs for the New Year. Show and Share: Sherrye had a cute "Howdy, Little Cowboy" play set she made for her nephew. Winnie showed a table runner and placemat that had been pieced by Avis,
a former club member. Winnie finished them and we all admired her handwork. Shelley had a secret Xmas project that was very nice, wish I could tell you about it but she won't let me. More later... Eunice gave everyone a sack of M & M Quilters' Helpers...it was a snack bag of M&M's with this verse attached: Eat one... GREEN--When you can't cut straight. ORANGE--When your seam allowance is not 1/4 inch. RED--When you are irritated that you can't find the right fabric. YELLOW--When you have to miter corners. BROWN--When you have measured once and cut twice. BLUE--When your points don't match. All the members agreed; they have been there, done that. We then played the
Round Robin game. Much merriment ensued as the members tried to remember their left from their right, sometimes with something less than total accuracy. (I'm sure the library patrons were wondering what in the world was going on with all the laughter in the meeting room.) Jean won the final throw and let everyone pick two surprises from her winnings. A delicious luncheon followed with everyone trying something different from the many offerings on the table. Everything grew quiet as the members got down to the serious business of eating. Much visiting then followed with the discussion of Xmas plans and upcoming New Year's projects. The next meeting will be a Sit n' Sew on January 10 at the Stuttgart Public Library from 9 - 3. Bring your lunch and join us.
Local OES members Delinquent Tax List - Personal Property PERSONAL TAXES RETURNED DELINQUENT IN THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN DISTRICTS elected as officers of THE OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2016. THE PERSONAL TAX BOOKS OF PRAIRIE REFLECT THE FOLLOWING LIST OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE DELINQUENT FOR AR Grand Chapter COUNTY NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016. THE AMOUNT INCLUDED IN THE “TAX,PENALTY By Chris Weems Sue Price, Hazen, was elected president of the Secretaries and Treasurer’s Club during the annual session of Arkansas Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star Friday morning, December 8, at a breakfast at the Double Tree Hotel in Little Rock. Other officers elected were Chris Weems, Hazen, vice president, and Jo Lee Bearden, West Memphis, secretary-treasurer. Chris, president for 2017, presided for the session, which honored the present Grand Secretary
and Treasurer, Annie Ruth Bryant and Jessie Adams, respectively. Special guests, besides the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, included Marilyn Whorton, Russelliville, WGM, and Church Goodrich, Little Rock, WGP, and Fran Goodman, Hot Springs, AGM, and Jon L. Roberts, Jacksonville, AGP. Jo Lee gave the program. THe club voted to give a special donation of $50.00 to one of the WGM’s special projects, Special Olympics. The Club meets annually, at a breakfast the last morning of Grand Chapter.
I, Rick Hickman, collector of revenue within and for Prairie County in the State of Arkansas do hereby certify that the personal tax books of Prairie County reflect the foregoing list of personal property to be delinquent for non-payment of taxes for the year 2016. Witness my hand this 26th day of October, 2017
Rick Hickman Rick Hickman Sheriff & Collector
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of October, 2017
Gaylon Hale Gaylon Hale Clerk
AND COST” COLUMN DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL PENALTIES AND COST. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLECTOR’S OFFICE FOR THE CORRECT AMOUNT DUE AT TIME OF PAYMENT 870-256-4764. THE COLLECTOR’S OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT CHECKS FOR DELINQUENT TAXES. MONEY ORDER, CASH IN OFFICE, CREDIT, DEBIT CARD IN OFFICE OR ONLINE@AR.GOV/TAX.
School District 03 Owner Base Tax ADKINS KAREN 53.56 AYCOCK DAWN 192.40 BALL HANNAH 274.56 BOYD DAVID 124.80 EDGE BRADLEY A 218.40 LOCK DARLENE 9.88 RHODES STORMY 83.20 VENT JIM & ELIZABETH 99.32 WILKINS JOHN L 95.16
School District 05 Owner Base Tax ADAMS STACY 257.60 ALLEN CHARLES D 170.40 ALLEN PERRY & OPAL 231.20 ANDERSON JERRY JR 217.20 ANDERSON ROBERT C 99.06 BARNHART MARTHA 10.40 BEARD CATHY 21.62 BEARD JEFF 1,454.00 BERRY ERICA 91.20 BETZ ROBERT J 118.86 BOYD ANDREW R 322.00 BRADLEY CARL 36.58 BRADLEY JOEY 116.40 BRANHAM CHARLES M & MARJORIE (BO 112.00 BRANNON ALVIE 32.40 BRANNON JAMES A H 149.20 BRANNON KENNETH H & LOLA D 240.80 BRITT DAVID N & TAMMY 283.60 BROOKS BOBBY W 125.02 BUCK MICHAEL & TERRI 102.00 BUCKNER DEMI L 88.00 BUSH GARY L & REBECCA L 122.00 BUSH RICKY & SHALANDA 30.80 BUSH TERRY & JAMIE 51.60 BYRD MARY 64.80 CALHOUN (CHIP) RAYMOND JR 2,972.10 CARLOCK DAMON 174.00 CARUTHERS JAMES 92.80 CASTLEBERRY JAMES R 45.20 CASTLEBERRY MARY T 14.58 CHADWICK DAVID F 18.80
CHANDLER JAMES A & PAMELA 500.00 CHANDLER RAYMOND E 27.34 CHILDERS KAREN 37.60 CLARK JORDAN 76.18 CLARK KENNETH & DONNA 291.20 CLARK OLEN 14.40 CLARK TIMOTHY B 50.00 COOK DEBBIE 8.40 COOK KEVIN & MELISSA 309.20 COVINGTON DAREN & VICKI 268.40 CRAFFORD JAMES R & LINDA 92.40 CREPPEL MATHEW & JODIE 192.80 CURTSINGER WESLEY B 14.40 DAVIS WILLIAM A & NATASHA A 197.20 DENIO BENJAMIN W 66.40 DICKASON MAE 126.40 DIXON JOSH 66.40 DOBSON CODY & LAUREN 170.00 DUNBAR CODY 50.40 DUNLAP LARENDA 110.80 DUNLAP LINCOLN 37.02 EADES MARTIN S & SANDRA 594.00 EAST PRAIRIE WATER CO ASSOC INC 32.00 EDWARDS DAVID S & KATHY 190.40 ELDRIDGE GARY & PATRICIA 184.40 ELDRIDGE JENNIFER 50.40 ELDRIDGE JIM C SR 52.42 ENGLISH JAMES -- 12.38 FISHER JAMES A 66.00 FORRESTER JASON & SANDRA M 25.20 FOSTER LORENE 45.20 FOUSE DWIGHT H & CRYSTAL L 173.20 FURNELL CHRIS & MELISSA 40.80 GARTH AMANDA 158.40 GEISLER REBEKAH 40.80 GONZALEZ JUAN 19.42 GOODWIN JACOB 16.00 GORDON WAYLON 6.80 GREEN SUSAN G 45.82 HAMBRICK DANNY & NANCY 183.60 HAMBRICK WILLIE & JULIA 169.60 HAMPTON RICKIE D 150.40 HAMRIC AUSTIN J 30.40 HAMRIC JAMES H 286.40
RECTOR PAUL D HATCHER ROBERT & TERESA 480.00 HAYES CHUCK & MAURISA 132.80 HEDRICK KARIE 6.00 HENRY JORDAN R 41.42 HILL DWIGHT R 96.40 HINSHAW SHANE 7.60 HOLLAND JIMMY SR & LINDA 138.40 HOLLAND SHANE 333.20 HOOD BRANDON 17.20 HOOD VICKIE 63.42 HOOVER HAYDEN T 196.00 HOOVER STEVEN & MICHELLE 370.00 HUTCHISON KELLY 34.80 INMAN JAMES H 59.20 INMAN LLOYD W 32.40 INMAN SHARON (PHYLLIS) 36.00 INMAN TROY A 125.60 JONES MICHELLE 188.00 JOSHLIN RONNIE 57.26 KEEL DAVID 88.80 KEITH THOMAS & JANET 194.40 KENDRICK TERRY W 26.40 KIDWELL CHARLOTTE 105.22 KIRK AMANDA 57.26 KIRK HAROLD 193.20 KIRKLAND JEREMY 145.60 KITTLER JOHN C & NINA 468.80 LADD KENNETH 276.82 LOVETT SHARON K 81.60 LUCY LARRY 64.40 MCARTHUR NICHOLAS R 54.00 MCDOUGAL SARAH 7.60 MCFARLIN EILEEN 53.60 MCKIBBEN RICKYJ & TRACY 234.40 MCMULLAN JACOB 82.80 MCNEIL KATIE 23.20 MELTON ALVIN D 70.40 MENDEZ ELEUTERIO HERNANDEZ 26.40 MILGRIM ASHLEY N 74.40 MILLER DAVID L JR 53.20 MOCTEZUMA LAURO 19.60 PARKER DAVID B 66.40 PARNELL KADE & SHAWNA C 157.60 PETERSON LAURA 13.20 PETTY MARDY E JR 221.20 POLK LABETH 110.00 PRICE JOSEPH 110.00 PRINCE BRIAN 151.20 PUCKETT TYLER 13.60 RAMEY DAVID E 120.18
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RICHARDS JEFF & JENNIFER 32.00 ROBINSON LELAND 356.02 ROWLAND RUTH 7.50 SANDERSON DONAL A 192.40 SANDERSON DONNIE L & KIMBERLEY 253.60 SANDERSON GINA 166.00 SAXTON DOUGLAS 102.40 SEARS SHERRY L 26.80 SEEVERS GERALD D & SUE 259.60 SEYMORE SHAWN 132.94 SMITH FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST 126.00 SMITH JAMES CHRISTIAN II 197.60 SMITH SANDRA JEAN 10.80 SPEARS KELSEY 15.60 SPENCE DAVID AND LESLIE 306.40 STALLINGS CORY 51.20 STEPHENS BOBBY & TONIE 354.00 STRICKLAND JEFFREY E 401.60 SUMLER JAMES & SHARON 72.80 TACKER JAMES R 46.00 TAYLOR CARMEN D 132.80 THOMPSON MICHAEL & SHERRI 129.20 THORNTON CLINT & SHANDA 145.26 TOWELL MEGAN (GRAHAM) & NICHOLAS 85.60 VOILES ROBERT 148.40 WALTERS QUENCE 356.00 WATERS NEIL & DANA 282.80 WEATHERLEY BOBBY & PATRICIA 73.60 WEATHERLEY MICHAEL & CARRIE 313.78 WEATHERLEY MIKE 168.80 WEATHERLEY TINA 78.00 WEDDING ADRIENNE 33.20 WELCH JOSEPH D-- 17.22 WELCH SHELLEY M 57.20 WHITING KENNETH JR & CARA 165.20 WHITTAKER LARRY & LINDA 396.40 WILBURN MARY 24.00 WILLIAMS ALAN AND CHARLOTTE 282.40 WRIGLEY CHARLOTTE 28.40 WYATT TOMMY L 26.90 YOUNG GERALD -- 15.46
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HHS students learn about healthy cooking
Jacob Weems, Madalynn Duncan, Kynnedi Mothershed, and Trevor Duck by Shea Wilson, Prairie County FCS/ 4-H Agent DEVALLS BLUFF, AR Introduce teenagers to healthy ingredients, show them how to safely prepare a tasty new recipe, sprinkle in some nutrition and food safety education, throw in a dash of fun, and voila! - those teens are on their way to making better food choices. Cooking classes are just one of the many ways that the Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service helps youth and families make informed and healthy food choices on limited budgets. FCS/4-H Agent Shea Wilson spent last week in the Hazen High School Family and Consumer Sciences classroom teaching food preparation skills, basic nutrition, and the importance of food safety. Students were involved from start to finish - food prep, cooking, and cleanup. "These kids learned how to prepare food on their own that they would not normally cook," said Wilson. "We made simple stir fry recipes to introduce them to a variety of vegetables. A few would scrunch up their faces, but after most of them tried what they had made, they liked it. We also made several different pasta dishes and discussed the importance of incorporating whole grains into the diet. I
think their favorite class was experimenting with fruit. They prepared everything from smoothies and simple snacks, to an apple enchiladas dessert." Extension uses evidence-based curricula to teach and encourage healthy eating behaviors and food preferences. These lessons help students become self-sufficient in the kitchen while teaching them healthy habits that can last a lifetime. "Teaching teens to cook and choose healthier foods empowers them to make behavior changes that can persist into adulthood. Teens can also have a positive influence on their families to encourage shopping for and preparing healthy foods," says Wilson. This free nutrition education program was funded by the SNAP Ed program - a partnership between the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. About the Division of Agriculture The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connect-
ing trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation's historic land grant education system. The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses. 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 our county office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay. smwilson@uaex.edu, 870-9982614
Mallory Rogers, Destiny Morris, Nikolas Owens, and David Jones
Mya Pickens, Kayla Gladish, and Whitney Strohl
Holiday concert The Overcash family will present “Bright Lights,� a concert featuring a selection of classical pieces and well-known holiday favorites. The concert will be held in the sanctuary of Brinkley First United Methodist Church on Friday, December 29 at 6:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.
Josh Hambrick, DeJuan Penn, and Edward Brooks
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Mya Pickens fries up some vegetables.
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Scenes from Christmas in the Park
There’s nothing quite like roasting marshmallows around a fire on a cold winter’s evening. The park has new lighted Christmas trees this year.
Christmas carols played by the Hazen High School band carried through the crisp air.
Christmas is a time to dress up in your best clothes.
Santa asked these lovely ladies, “Have you been naughty or nice?” Hmm...
Young Rhett Aycock celebrates his first Christmas with his grandmother Nanette Belford, and mother Brittany Hurley Aycock.
Hot chocolate and cookies are just the thing to keep you warm.
The Hazen Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!