History Matters

This feature is courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize showing our children that their past is prelude to their future.

By John Grimaldi

and David Bruce Smith

July 1 to July 15

On April 19, 1775, shots were heard from Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts; the Revolutionary War had begun, but The Continental Congress did not deliver a Declaration of Independence until July 4th of the following year. It proclaimed—in part: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable

Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

The Grateful American Book Prize recommends David McCullough’s 1776.

LITTLE ROCK--- The geographic region currently served by the 870 area code is projected to exhaust its numbering supply during the first quarter of 2025. To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Arkansas Public Service Commission (Commission) has approved 327 as a new area code for this region. All existing 870 area code customers will retain their current area code in the overlay area and their telephone numbers will not be changed, however the addition of the new area code will require 10digit dialing for all local calls.

The new dialing procedure, for the Commission approved overlay plan, will require 10-digit dialing for local calls. A sixmonth permissive dialing period will begin July 21, 2023. During this period, local calls can be made with either 7 or 10 digits, and all calls that are local will continue to be local even though you dial 10 digits. Beginning January 19, 2024, you must dial the area code plus the telephone number on all calls, including calls within the same area code. On February 20, 2024, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the new 327 area code. The 501 area code region has already transitioned to 10-digit dialing.

The 870 area code covers the northern, eastern, and southern portions of Arkansas. The 870 area code serves communities including, but not limited to El Dorado, Mountain Home, Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Monticello, and Magnolia.

Vin Number 2C3CDZAG8PH553586

2023 Dodge Challenger

To: Ean Holdings LLC

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on June 15, 2023 per request of the Hazen Police Department and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $275.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal liability of the owner,

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

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MondayFriday 8am-5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-2553305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle.

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

Help Needed. Does not have to be certified. I need help in my home on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon or from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Help with medicine, baths, eating, etc. Call Linda Flippo at 870255-3839.

Vin Number 5FNYF18525BO1O853

2005 Honda Pilot

To:Lauren Hill

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on May 12, 2023 per request of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Office and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $250.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle. Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

To Whom It May Concern: A 1999 Chevrolet Pickup Vin# 1GCEC14W6XZ154431 was picked up on 3-6-23 at Hwy 302 North of Hazen at the request of the Hazen Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 801 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, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

To Whom It May Concern: A 2001 Chevrolet Suburban Vin# 3GNEC16T51G103083 was picked up on 8-23-22 at T-Rick’s Parking Lot Hwy 63 at the request of the Property Owner. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 801 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, Mon-Fri, 8am5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

To Whom It May Concern: A 2013 Ford F-150, VIN# 1FTFW1CT3DKG25538, was picked up on 5-8-23 from Hwy 63 and 11 at the request of owner Chris Colley. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 801 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, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

To Whom It May Concern: A 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, VIN#4M2DU86W94ZJ06619 was picked up on 1-17-2023 on Hwy. 70 between Hazen and Biscoe at the request of the Hazen Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 801 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, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.