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No prom proms. See pictures on p. 6.

Volume 119 Number 27 - USPS 225-680

Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

DVB Council accepts resignation from Treasurer/Recorder, old Community dairy bar to be demolished and Robinson grocery to be saved

Events Calendar

The Court House doors in Des Arc & DeValls Bluff will be closed due to the Covid virus until further notice.

Call if something is needed.

Wednesday July 14 Quorum Court meeting Des Arc Courthouse Annex 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday July 15 Taxpayers have been given until this day to pay their federal and state income taxes due to COVID 19.

Thursday

July 16 Hazen City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

At the July 9th DeValls Bluff City Council meeting a motion was approved to accept the resignation of Treasurer/Recorder Pam Del Giorno effective June 30th. Attending the meeting were Mayor Brooks Castleberry, temporary Treasurer/Recorder Leah Woodall and Council Members Raymond Watson, Carol Griffin, Alice Metcalf and Shirley Goff.

The council declared a vacancy for the Recorder/Treasurer position and will begin accepting applications immediately.

Anyone interested in the position should contact Mayor Brooks Castleberry at City Hall or call 870-9982577.

Mayor Castleberry reported that demolition of the old dairy bar building had begun. He said that bricks have been removed and that the city is waiting for the county’s backhoe to be available to take down a steel beam across the top. As many bricks as possible are being saved to use as the foundation for a public gazebo.

Glen Carroll, owner of the old Robinson grocery store, asked Martin Smith to speak to the council concerning restoration of the property. Smith has worked with the Historical Society in restoring several properties and historic districts and is very knowledgeable in getting properties approved as historic sites and applying for grants. He presented the council with a

The old DeValls Bluff Dairy Bar is in the process of being torn down. Bricks from the building will be used in the city park. timeline for restoring the property and asked that he and Carroll be given more time. He also stated that he would be willing to work with the city to try to get the entire downtown area approved as a historic district.

Smith stated that August 10th is when all paperwork would be submitted to the Historical Society, and he should have their know if the project has been accepted in time for the September council meeting.

Mayor Castleberry asked Smith if he was aware that he would also need approval from the Corp of Engineers because the property is in a flood zone and they will not approve anything that is already over 50% destroyed. Smith said he would check with them

also.

Council member Shirley Goff stated that she would really like to see as many of the old buildings in the city restored. Council member Alice Metcalf agreed.

A motion was approved by a 3-2 vote to give Carroll and Smith until September time to work on getting the property approved as a historical site.

Sheriff Rick Hickman reported that there were 136 patrols and 15 calls answered in June. The calls included 5 disturbances, 1 missing juvenile, 2 thefts, 1 stolen vehicle, 3 alarm calls, 1 dog fight, 1 intoxicated person and 1 general report.

Fire Chief Doyne Martin reported 4 First Responder calls, 2 workdays and 2 meetings for

June.

Assistant Fire Chief Darrell Grubbs addressed the council con-

cerning the department’s electric bill. He said that the bill continues to have late fees, and he doesn’t feel that it’s fair to the department to pay a fee that they don’t have any control over.

Mayor Castleberry said he would pay the $5.59 fee himself if it was such a big deal to the department.

Sheriff Hickman thanked the Fire Department First Responders for helping his department in Biscoe recently.

Martin and Grubbs told Hickman they were glad they could help.

A resolution was approved to apply for a FUN park grant from the Arkansas Department of Tourism. If received the grant will be used to update the playground and gazebo at the city park.

Speaker Martin Smith informs the council about the restoration of the Robinson Grocery building.

DA School District holds graduation ceremony

Monday July 20 Hazen School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

High School Library

Sunday July 19 The 2020 Hazen Graduation Ceremony is set for 2:00 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Invitation only.

The 2020 graduates of Des Arc High School participated in their graduation ceremony held on Sunday, July 12. The ceremony had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic that closed down the school districts in Arkansas this past spring.

School districts all over the state are preparing to open their doors the week of August 24 despite increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases all over the state.

The students of Des Arc and Hazen High Schools also held “no prom proms” this past week. Pictures of those gatherings are on page 6 of this edition. (Photo courtesy of Deb Carpenter.)

Thursday July 23 Food Distribution at Hazen First United Methodist Church 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

All-State nominees...

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Paycen Seely of Hazen and Chloe Smith of Biscoe have been nominated to play in the 10U Open Division in the USSSA All-State Showcase. In order to play you have to be nominated by a coach, umpire, or director. The Tournament will be held on August 1, 2020 in Bryant, Ar. This is the second year both girls have been nominated to play.

Paycen plays for Arkansas Blast 2010 and Chloe plays for Arkansas Thunder 2010.

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Boost your landscape’s curb appeal in one weekend

By Melinda Myers

Brent Wesley Jackson Brent Wesley Jackson, 50, of Des Arc died Monday, June 15, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Brent was born June 11, 1970 in Marianna, Arkansas to Jimmy Jackson and T. J. Nelson. He was a 1989 graduate of Marianna High School and former manager of both Shoney’s Restaurant and Ryan’s Restaurant before becoming disabled.

Brent enjoyed the outdoors as well as cooking and grilling out for his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harold Ripper, Patrick Jackson, his grandmother, Jesse Oxner, and stepsister, Renee Modlin. Survivors include his wife Britany (Canfield) Jackson, his

children, Kailey Jackson of Kensett, AR, Tralyn, Kamren, and Trenton of Des Arc, his mother, T. J. (Roy) Nelson, father, Jimmy Jackson, grandmother, Thelma Ripper, one brother, Brian (Kay) Jackson, one sister, Amanda (Jimmy) Minton all of Des Arc, four nephews, Jacob, Carey, Jonathon, Dylan, two nieces, Katie and Samantha, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation was held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 P M. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Bro. Kenneth Ripper officiating.

Pallbearers are Jacob Minton, Ryan Ripper, Andrew Ripper, Christopher Canfield, Chris Canfield, Richie Farrish.

Honorary Pallbearers are his paternal twin, Brian Jackson and his brother-in-law, Jimmy Minton.

NOTICE The DeValls Bluff Water Department Will be flushing the entire water system on Friday July 24, 2020.

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Create a front garden that is sure to boost your mood and welcome visitors all year round. All you need is one weekend and a bit of paint, flowers, décor and edging material to boost your landscape’s curb appeal.

Add a splash of color by painting your front door.

Look for colors that complement your home’s siding and the surrounding landscape. Then add a seasonal wreath or other door decoration.

A wreath of seed packets in the spring, succulents or silk flowers in summer, dried materials in fall and greens in winter add seasonal interest to your home. Visitors will look forward to the change of seasons marked by your door’s décor.

Add a few containers at the front entrance.

Select a color and size that complements your home’s size and architecture style. Reduce maintenance with self-watering containers that extend the time between watering. Further your enjoyment with solarilluminated planters powered by the sun to add a magical glow to the landscape as the sun sets.

Define planting beds and create a finished look with edging. Use a sharp shovel to dig a Vshaped trench around small garden beds or employ the help of an edging machine for larger areas. Fill the trench with mulch to create a mowing edge and keep weeds out.

Or boost the aesthetic appeal and further define the space with edging materials like the Stomp Edge. This easy-to-install edging material is made from recycled rubber and only requires a few hand tools and minimal time to install.

Keep unruly plants out of the lawn or off walkways while defining the garden space with decorative garden edging.

You can keep it simple

Define garden spaces with decorative garden edging while keeping unruly plants out of the lawn and off walkways. ( Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company.) with Gardener’s Supply Company’s Stratford Edge Irons that mimic the edging found in Shakespeare’s garden in Stratford England. Or add an artistic flare with a more decorative edging like the Nocturne Border Edging.

Weed garden beds to improve the overall appearance and health of garden plants. Weeds not only compete with your desirable plants for water and nutrients, but many are hosts for insect pests and diseases that can harm your desirable plants.

Once weeded, spread a one- to three-inch layer of organic mulch like shredded leaves, evergreen needles or woodchips over the soil surface. The finer the mate-

rial, the thinner the layer of mulch needed.

Organic mulch helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds and improve the soil as it breaks down.

Select a mulch that is aesthetically pleasing and won’t overwhelm the beauty of the plants.

Keep mulch off tree trunks, shrubs, stems and crowns of perennial and annual plants.

Covering stems and plant crowns can lead to root rot and other problems that can negatively impact the plants’ health and longevity.

Freshen existing wood mulch by lightly tilling or raking, so the darker mulch below the surface moves to the top. Avoid over mulching. It is a waste of money and can be harmful to your

plants.

Make it a fun weekend by mixing in some tasty treats or a barbeque once the work is done. As you enjoy the benefits of your weekend’s efforts, you’ll be anxious to start tackling those bigger landscape tasks.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Gardeners Supply for her expertise to write this article. Her web site is www.MelindaMyers.com.

It’s Farm Family time so let’s celebrate!

The Grand Prairie Herald is getting ready for the 2020 Farm Family edition congratulating the Greg and Ryan Bell families, this year’s Prairie County Farm Family of the Year.

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang

Brandon Lionelle Hawkins, III

Former DeValls Bluff resident and recent graduate featured on website Brandon Lionelle Hawkins, III. will be the first to tell you that his time at Mississippi Valley State University was filled with highs and lows.

However, during one of those low points— rehabbing from an injury he suffered as a member of the MVSU Baseball team, the DeValls Bluff, Ark., native discovered the path to his future.

"While playing baseball, I, unfortunately, injured my shoulder. The traditional doctor visits were typical, and I was subjected to nothing more than steroid shots and pain medication. I became frustrated because their treatments were ineffective and very costly," Hawkins shared.

Hawkins believed there had to be something more that could be done, and that curiosity led him to speak with Dr. Dorothey Pernell, a local chiropractor in Greenwood, Miss.

"It was there I fell in love with the practice.

She opened my eyes to the endless possibilities, and in a short period, she demonstrated the art on my hurt arm, and it felt amazing,” he said. “I knew then that becoming a chiropractor was something I had to do to help others who felt like me and wean them off those addictive pain medications."

Now, the 2020 honor graduate of MVSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology will be moving on to explore earning a higher degree.

In the fall of this year, he will be entering Cleveland University Kansas-City to obtain his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree.

Cleveland University-Kansas City is

a private university in Overland Park, Kan., and is well-known for its chiropractic doctorate program.

"I was first introduced to becoming a chiropractor while taking Anatomy and Physiology as a sophomore under Dr. Rachel Beecham. But it was not until the senior year that I solidified my decision," Hawkins said.

"I am a small-town boy with big dreams.

Education has always been a top priority in my life. I could never imagine that the path laid out for me would lead to where I am now. The transformation from an ‘A’ student in elementary school, to valedictorian of the 2016 class at Jacksonville High school (Jacksonville, Ark.), to a 2020 honor graduate of MVSU has been nothing short of amazing."

Hawkins explained the huge role MVSU played in his development as a student and as a man.

"Through God's will and divine plan, I was led to Valley, where I met my best friends, future wife, and incredible mentors," said Hawkins.

“The HBCU culture made me feel at home. I was able to settle-in knowing that I felt wanted, and Valley embraced me. The comfort of being an African American male and not being a minority for once felt terrific," he added.

The level of comfort at Valley helped Hawkins grow and develop, and he expressed how his instructors added to his experience.

"My instructors played a vital role in my development. Throughout my journey at Valley, they were influential in many

ways. They were willing to meet me halfway. All I had to do was put in the work inside the classroom,” he said.

“Once they saw my drive and determination, they continued to push and challenge me to become better. They also put me on big stages, where I was introduced to many respected people within my field, and that gave me the very much needed exposure. Without resources, wisdom, and guidance, I do not believe I would be in the position I am in now. I am very grateful for them and all they have done for me.”

Once Hawkins has completed his program, he intends to serve because he believes that whatever comes next is bigger than him.

"I have always had that strong desire to help others, whether that was being a medical doctor, veterinarian, or any other career within those lines.

The most important thing to me is that when people mention my name or practice that I plan on opening in the future, I want them to have nothing but kind words to say," he said.

"I may not be able to change the world, but I would like to leave such an impact on my patients that I change lives one person at a time. It is that simple. I try not to focus on the fortunes and things that could come as it would taint the vision.

I truly believe that the universe will give back only as much as you put into it," Hawkins added.

(This story can be found a t https://www.mvsu.edu/rec ent-mvsu-grad-hawkinssets-out-change-worldthrough-chiropractic.

The number of Arkansas children in foster care continued to go down last year, after reaching an all-time high in 2016 and prompting dramatic measures from elected officials to improve the state’s child welfare system. In 2019 the number of children in foster care was 4,226.

That is down 12 percent from 2018, when 4,310 children were in foster care, and also down from 2017, when 4,817 children were in foster homes. In late 2016 the number was close to 5,200 and state officials said the system was in crisis. Staff at the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) had unmanageable caseloads, while family and relatives of the children reported a lack of support from within the system.

When legislative committees asked DCFS officials about the spike in foster care numbers, they were told that staff who are over-worked tend to err on the side of caution.

That often means they remove children from their family because they don’t have time to determine if the home is a safe place. The legislature approved funding for additional case workers.

Faith-based organizations and advocacy groups recruited more foster par-

ents. DCFS developed plans for families to improve overall conditions within the home.

The legislature passed Act 906 in 2001, which mandates that DCFS provide family preservation services when children are about to be removed from their homes. The National Council on Crime and Delinquency recently completed an independent review of DCFS and its family preservation programs.

Those findings were presented to the Senate Committee on Children and Youth. The review applauded our reduction in the number of children in foster care, and noted that more of them had been placed with relatives. In 2019, a third of foster children were with relatives, compared to 28 percent in 2018. The national review recommended that Arkansas improve the stability of foster care placements. In other words, the frequency of being moved for children who spend more than a year within the system. The national standard is 4.12 and the Arkansas average last year was 6.32. Arkansas is consistently above the national average in achieving permanency for children within 12 months after renewal, with about half of the

children in Arkansas who are discharged from foster care going to a permanent living situation. That means they go back to their families, to a relative’s home, to custody by a parent who had been non-custodial, to guardianship, adoption or to custody by a non-relative. Also, Arkansas met the national standard for preventing a child’s return to foster care within a year of being discharged. The national standard is 8.3 percent and in Arkansas it was 7.8 percent in 2019. That is an improvement of almost two percentage points since 2017, when it was 9.7 percent. Last year 28,645 child maltreatment reports were investigated in Arkansas, of which 80 percent were referred to DCFS and the remainder to the Crimes Against Children Division of the State Police. DCFS substantiated 21 percent of its investigations, which is close to the trend for the previous two years. DCFS follows up in the 12 months after identifying a child victim of maltreatment.

The national standard for recurring maltreatment is 9.1 percent or fewer, and in Arkansas it was 6 percent.

This week, the Education Secretary Johnny Key made a presentation to the House and Senate Education Committee about the Arkansas Ready for Learning initiative.

Ready for Learning is a planning and guidance document created to serve as a game plan for district and school administrators as they begin to grapple with making decisions for the 2020-2021 school year.

The Ready for Learning initiative also includes a playbook designed to address gaps as a result of lost learning that may have occurred because of school closures due to COVID-19. A team of approximately 130 educators developed the playbook that will serve as a learning guide this fall.

Going forward, all Arkansas schools will implement blended learning systems that deliver curriculum, instruction and assessment through multiple methods. This type of system incorporates both on-site teacher interaction and off-site instruction, including new content, through streamed or

uploaded lessons and activities if extended school closures become necessary.

Building a statewide system of blended learning will ensure that all K-12 students are connected to high quality instruction and engagement, regardless of location.

To give the districts more time to make sure their campuses are ready and that teachers are prepared for the blended learning environment, the Governor moved the start date for the 2020-2021 school year forward from August 13 to the week of August 24.

Schools can start no later than August 26.

In collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Health, the Department of Education also established a three tiered system of response based on factors including student and staff active cases, evidence and severity of spread within the school, and spread within the surrounding community. A limited response intensifies cleaning, a moderate response alters meal locations and staggers schedules, and a critical response restricts

on-site access and pivots to remote learning. Education Secretary Johnny Key said the response guidance is not intended to identify a districts status prior to the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.

Secretary Key told the committee that policy decisions regarding face masks will be left to individual districts.

Schools are fundamental to child and adolescent development and wellbeing. They provide a safe place for academic instruction, reliable nutrition, physical/speech and mental health therapy, opportunities for physical activity, and social skill development.

We know many of you have questions and concerns regarding the safety of the students, the teachers, and the community.

We will continue to update you on policy changes and any new information we learn regarding the school year. In the meantime, we encourage you to read the Ready for Learning material we’ve posted on our webs i t e www.arkansashouse.org.

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Yellow rose at Des Arc courthouse to commemorate Women’s Suffrage anniversary A yellow rose bush was recently planted at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc in commemoration of the 100th anniversity of the passage of the 19th Amendment legalizing women’s right to vote.

The planting of a yellow rose bush in every Arkansas county, which began with Gov. Asa Hutchinson and First Lady Susan Hutchinson planting the first one at the Governor’s Mansion on July 28 of last year, is now complete. The bushes commemorate the centennial of the passage of the 19th amendment, which was added to the United States Constitution on August 26, 2020.

“Congratulations to the Women’s Suffrage C e n t e n n i a l Commemoration Committee (WSCCC), which worked hard to coordinate this effort in

time for the observance of the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote being guaranteed by the 19th Amendment,” said Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.

Each county planted one of the bushes on its courthouse lawn or on county property where it would be properly cared for. Cox Family Gardens of Benton supplied the rose bushes, and Lark Label supplied plant markers. The buildings and grounds staff for Secretary of State John Thurston stored the roses in their green houses and kept them watered until they could be delivered to each county. The Secretary of State’s Outreach Team and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s Senior Military and Veteran’s Affairs representatives delivered the rose bushes

A lovely yellow “Julia Child” floribunda rose was planted at the Des Arc courthouse to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage.

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to the counties.

“It has truly been a team effort with the state agencies and constitutional offices joining together to make sure this project was a success,” said Kathleen Pate, chair of the WSCCC. “I want to thank the county judges and clerks who worked with us to make this happen in each of their counties.”

Gov. Hutchinson issued an executive order creating the WSCCC in 2017 to commemorate, preserve and honor the efforts of all Arkansans who worked for women’s suffrage and ensured the state’s timely ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Arkansas ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution 100 years ago on July 28, 1919. The WSCCC is being administered by the Division of Arkansas Heritage.

UAEX offers online diabetes support...

by Shea Wilson, County Extension Agent-FCS/4H

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The Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, will offer a 12-week online support group for people living with diabetes. Participation is free, and registration is open at https://bit.ly/3iqSpYS. The group - “Day to Day with Diabetes” - will meet from July 13 - Sept. 28.

Virtual meetings will be offered on Mondays with additional resources in health, wellness, nutrition and fitness posted throughout the week.

Some of the features will include a Monday meeting, Tasty Tuesday for sharing recipes, Wellness Wednesday, Think about it Thursday and Fitness Friday.

Meeting times will be based on participants’ availability.

“Most of us know someone affected by diabetes,” said Shea Wilson, County Extension Agent-FCS/4H. “The group will be a

way to connect with others who are managing diabetes or living with someone with diabetes.”

Nearly 15 percent of Arkansans — about 360,000 people — have diabetes, and 800,000 more residents have prediabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association’s Arkansas Chapter.

Yell County extension agent Rachel Chaney and Pope County agent Pamela Luker, who specialize in family consumer sciences, are cohosting the online meetings, but participation is not limited to those counties. The group is free and open to anyone with diabetes or anyone living or caring for someone with diabetes.

“We wanted something that would be virtual so people could find encouragement from each other, especially as we are socially distancing,” Chaney said. “It will be a place where they can discuss and share recipes

and strategies helpful to them for managing diabetes.”

Extension currently offers a year-round diabetes prevention training as well as a four-week Living with Diabetes curriculum through its Family and Consumer Sciences Division.

“We will pull some information from those programs for our group meetings,” Luker added. “We’ll keep the meeting short and vary the topics, so participants will perhaps learn something new or be motivated to try a new recipe or a new exercise.”

For more information visit www.uaex.edu/diabetes, email smwilson@uaex.edu, or call 870-998-2614. The Cooperative Extension Service is your source for reliable information. We connect trusted research to the adoption of best practices; we are a catalyst of prosperity for Arkansans.

GENERAL & ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Annual School Election: It is time again for the Annual School Election held on November 3, 2020. The following positions terms will be expiring: Des Arc School District – Zone 2- Charlie Brown At Large Position 1 - Drew Widener (This position will be for 1 year only & will be back on the ballot in 2022 when terms expires) Hazen School District – Zone 2- Vicki Skarda, & Zone 4 – Freddie Rogers Those seeking the positions may call the Prairie County Clerk’s office and ask for petition. First day that candidates running for office may file petition of candidacy, affidavit of eligibility, and political practices pledge with the County Clerk is at noon on July 27th and will end at noon on August 3rd.

Municipal Filing: Those seeking municipal office may call the Prairie County Clerk’s Office and request a petition for Council member. First day that candidates running for municipal office may file petitions of nomination, affidavit of eligibility, and political practices pledge is noon on July 29th and ending on August 5th at noon.

Important Notice CENSUS 2020 The 2020 Census is now being taken, and it’s of the utmost importance that every citizen in this town completes it! Results from the census will directly impact federal funding for our schools, fire departments and hospitals and will determine how many seats our state is allocated in the House of Representatives.

A complete and accurate count requires everyone’s help, and response to the census can be made in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. You should receive your census by the end of April. However, if you fail to receive one, please go to www.my2020census.gov and fill it out.

If you don’t have access to a computer, you can call the Hazen mayor’s office @ 870-255-4521, and Tracie Vail will get online and help you fill it out. In addition, you need to make sure your physical address is correct on the census being mailed to you. If your address is incorrect while completing the census online, please don’t use your ID given to you by the census. Just click on the link that says I don’t have an ID. By clicking this link, it will take you to a page where you can put in your correct physical address.

If you wish to respond by phone, you can call 1-800-354-7271. The census is very simple and takes less than 5 minutes to fill out. Our office is here to help, so don’t please don’t hesitate to call us if you need assistance.

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To Whom It May Concern: A 2001 Ford F 1 5 0 V i n # 1FTRX18L61NA64524 was picked up on 9-112018 at the old Hwy 11 Hazen, AR at the request of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Dept. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305.

Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content 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 lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

To Whom It May Concern: A 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner Vin# JYAVP22E57A005216 was picked up on 9-112018 at the old Hwy 11 Hazen, AR at the request of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Dept. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305.

Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content 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 lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

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Hazen and Des Arc High Schools have “no prom” proms

Des Arc students, above, and Hazen students, below, show off their prom finery. (Photo courtesy of SilverSmith Photography, Wendy Perry, and Ruth Corley.)

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