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Community Calendar of Events Prairie County Libraries continue Summer Reading Program through August 31 Hazen Senior Center is open from 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. daily. Lunch is 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All Seniors are welcome.

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DVB continues to work on city water system By Lisa Mills DeValls Bluff has water problems. Residents have complained about the city’s water for multiple years, but to no avail. DeValls Bluff Mayor Brian Dobson says that the city is working on the problem, and city says that the water is now safe to drink, although a boil order was issued two weeks ago. At the July 14th City Council meeting, updates were given on the city’s water issues. Recorder/Treasurer Darlene Connor, who presided over the meet-

ing in the absence of Mayor Dodson, reported that Engineer David Hilsdon had spoken to Mayor Dodson and stated that everything is still on track with grant applications for a new system. Connors shared an email that Mr. Hilsdon had sent to KATV regarding his work and asked that their report about high levels of magnesium in the water be corrected to show that it is manganese, not magnesium, that is causing the problem with the water. The Arkansas Water Association (ARWA) has

Riceland members attend ceremony

Tuesday July 19 Hazen School Board meeting HHS Library 6:00 p.m. Des Arc City Council meeting 6:00 p.m.

Thursday July 28 Food Distribution Hazen Methodist Church Drive Through 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday August 3 American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary meeting 6:00 p.m. DVB Legion Hut Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

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The city’s water has, at times, been as dark as coffee coming out of the lines. Here, Jonathan Swink shows a picture of water coming out of a hose. tested the water and it is safe. Connor said that the ARWA had suggested that a multi-parameter colormeter be purchased to regularly test the chlorine, iron, and manganese levels in the water. The city did purchase this for $2,986.29. ARWA also recommended installing new filters. The city of McCrory has donated two filters they no longer use. The city will only be charged

for the removal of the filters from a building and for the repair of the holes from which they are removed. Connor reported that the city has purchased a keypad security system for the doors at City Hall. Visitors will have to be buzzed into the building by staff. The system was purchased from Advanced Alarm Technologies for $1,853.52. The council approved a

resolution to apply for a “Fun Park” grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to develop a public play park at the DeValls Bluff City Park. Attending the meeting were Recorder/Treasurer Darlene Connor and council members Richard Henry, Marie Flanagan, Raymond Watson, Lalisa Wright and Carol Griffin.

Judge announces burn ban for county at Quorum Court

City of Hazen Big Items pickup day Thursday July 21 Hazen City Council meeting 6:00 p.m. City Hall

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

(From left to right) Jennifer Cook, Executive Director Arkansas FFA Foundation, Josie Kelly, Past Arkansas FFA State President, and Kevin McGilton, Riceland’s Vice President for government affairs. Stuttgart, Ark. (July 15, 2022): Riceland Foods team members joined Arkansas FFA leaders, educators, supporters, and sponsors at a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the renovated Fletcher Leadership Center for the future of agriculture education and Arkansas FFA members and FFA advisors at Camp Couchdale located in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Wednesday. Last year, to commemorate the 100th anniversary, Riceland Foods announced a pledge of $100,000 to the

Arkansas Future Farmers of America Foundation during the annual meeting. This donation was used to assist with upgrades to Camp Couchdale, specifically the renovation of the Marion D. Fletcher Leadership Center. As a result of the pledge, Riceland was able to secure the first naming rights to a classroom within the Fletcher Leadership Center. Our cooperative is proud to support Arkansas FFA and hope all who visit Camp Couchdale will enjoy it for many years to come.

The Prairie County Quorum Court was informed of a countywide burn ban at its regular meeting held on Tuesday, July 12, in the Des Arc Courthouse Annex. All of the justices were present, along with Judge Mike Skarda, Attorney Abram Skarda, County Clerk Gaylon Hale, and County Treasurer Tamara Dabney. The burn ban was necessary, according to Judge Skarda due to the prolonged high temperatures in the county coupled with no rain. The judge also said that the highway department will not be grading roads until after the county gets more rain unless it is requested. The county is in charge of 754 miles of road. The judge asked that the mileage allowance for county employees who use their own cars

for county business be increased from 42 cents to 55 cents per mile. Justice Holloway suggested that the rate go up to match the state mileage rate of 62.5 cents per mile, and after some discussion, the higher state rate was approved. Judge Skarda told the court that the county had received $9400 for a car that was damaged by hail and $15,000 for an old dump truck the county sold. He requested that $19,400 of that money be put into the pipe budget and that the remaining $5000 go into the fund for parts and repairs. The court approved the request. New cameras that have facial recognition capabilities will be placed at the courthouses to update the security. The cameras will be paid for from American Rescue Plan money that the county has received.

There were no committee reports, but Dabney told the court that her office is planning to hire a company, Cleargov, to do the county’s budgets. The company will organize and lay out the budgets of the county offices so that they will be in a more readable and understandable form. When asked by Holloway what the cost would be, Dabney said that this year the county will pay $600 for the service. She was unsure of what future charges would be. “I’ve seen their work online, and it’s really good,” she said. Sheriff Rick Hickman said that some sewer equipment had been ordered for the jail. The cost for the system will be $23,000. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

I-40 lane closures

scheduled this week ARDOT maintenance crews began maintenance work along Interstate 40 Sunday night and operations will continue for the next two weeks, excluding Fridays and Saturdays. An inside or outside lane closure will occur on I-40 between Hazen and Biscoe (mile markers 197-202) in both eastbound and westbound directions to allow crews to perform maintenance work including patching potholes, removing trash

and debris from the median barrier wall, and trimming tree branches over the outside lane and shoulder. Crews will work from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each Sunday through Thursday night until Thursday, July 21. ARDOT reminds drivers to slow down and minimize distractions when moving through a work zone. Using a phone in a work zone is unlawful and can result in citations and doubled fines.

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Verma Lou Fowler Campbell Verma Lou Fowler Campbell of Des Arc was born September 30, 1936 in Portia, Arkansas, to Roy J a m e s Wesley and Dola Fay (Roberts) Fowler. Verma entered the gates of heaven during her sleep at home, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the age of 85. Verma at an early age of 15 fell in love with Bettis Campbell. After two years of dating they were united in marriage on October 3, 1953, in Forrest City, Arkansas. During their marriage they made their home in Moro, Marianna, Little Dixie and Des Arc. Together they shared the troubles, trials and joys of having three boys. Verma was a homemaker and avid sports fan, loving the Arkansas Razorbacks. She lived her life caring for Bettis and their family. She loved working in her yard and making their home one that all could be proud of. Verma accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and was later baptized on February 26, 2017 at Gospel Mission Church of Des Arc. Verma is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Dola Fowler, one son, Keith Campbell, a brother Burnis Fowler and three sisters, Nina Eans, Emma Cook and Linda Henley. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Bettis, two sons: Kerry and wife, Christy of Searcy, Kevin and wife, Sonja of Cabot, daughter in law, Paula Campbell-Lensing and husband Bill of Des Arc, two brothers: Roy Fowler

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of Hot Springs and Jackie Fowler and wife Debra of Blytheville, two sisters: Bonnie Mize of Colt and Nelda Hankins and husband, Billy of Brinkley, six grandchildren: Lucas Campbell and wife Jenny, Preston Campbell and wife, Mary, Leigh Johnson and husband, Jace, Kyle Campbell, Clint Childers and wife Sara, and Carly Campbell and six great grandchildren: Kylie Campbell, Khloe Campbell, Thomas Campbell, Campbell Johnson, Jordan Johnson and Hope Campbell.

Glenn Martin Mayher Glenn Martin Mayher was born in Des Arc, Arkansas on April 5, 1947 to Buel and Bonnie (Overturf) Mayher. G l e n n p a s s e d from this life on July 2, 2022 at UAMS in Little Rock. He is survived by his daughter, Felicia Sanders and husband Donald of Austin, AR. Four grandchildren, Brittani Messer, Elizabeth Dove, Lauren Potter and Trae Sanders, and nine great children. One brother, Dennis Mayher of Carlisle. Glenn graduated from Des Arc High School in the Class of 1965 and went on to barber school. He joined the United States Air Force in 1966 serving there until 1973. Returning to the states he began his barbering career. He was a member of the VFW Post 4548 in Jacksonville and was of the Baptist faith. Glenn’s hobbies included photography, hunting and fishing.

Virginia Laverne Summar Westerfield Virginia Laverne Summar Westerfield Moore, born to Asa & a m p ; E l m o Summar on June 17, 1919, in Trenton, Tennessee, went to see her Lord on July 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by husbands, Cleofus Westerfield and Omas “Dick” Moore, her two sons, Cleofus Westerfield, Jr and Teddy Harold Westerfield, and a Grandson, Charles N. (Trey) Cannon, III. Virginia was a longtime member of Hazen First Baptist church, where she actively served in WMU, Vacation Bible School, and on countless committees. Family and Faith were the centerpieces of her life. A dedicated Christian, she strived her entire life to be the good and faithful servant she was called to be. She was an excellent seamstress, making most of her daughter’s clothes. She was a wonderful homemaker, and an excellent hostess to anyone visiting her home. Although she was a Baptist, she loved to dance, and was a big fan of Elvis Presley! She was a very dedicated Mother, Wife, Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother, aka “Nanny”.

After moving to Conway, she joined Brumley Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Grace Sunday School Class that was taught by her Son-InLaw, Don Hood. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Westerfield) Hood (Don)of Conway; Granddaughters Michelle (Cannon) Greer (Jeff) of Conway, Tori Haugen of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Tedi Kramer (Steve) of Azle, Texas and Grandson Teddy Westerfield, Jr., of Arkansas. She has seven Great Grandchildren: Spencer Greer (Raegan), Yazi Greer, Isaac Greer, Emery Greer, Morgan Cannon (Nate), Alex Haugen, Jake Haugen, a Great Great Grandson, Kash Mullen and a Great Great Granddaughter, Brooklyn Rose Mullen. Visitation will be at the Hazen First Baptist Church on Saturday, July 23rd,at 10:00 AM, with funeral services at 11:00 AM, Burial will be at the Hazen Cemetery. Pall Bearers will be: Jeff Greer, Spencer Greer, Woody Moon, Jeff Showalter, David Franklin and Steve Kramer. In lieu of flowers, the contributions may be made to: The Soaring Wings Ranch, POB 1670 Conway, AR 72033. “Her Children Arise Up and Call Her Blessed” Proverbs 31:28 Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Donald Eugene Weems Donald Eugene Weems, better known as “Hippy” or Poopsy”, age 71 of H a z e n , entered heaven on July 17, 2022 at Springhill Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on September 26, 1950 in Hazen to Lee and Pearlene Weems. He served in the Army National Guard and was employed by the Lennox Corporation. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Pearlene Weems and brother-inlaw, Larry Kee. He is survived by his son, Shane Weems and wife, Krista of Hazen; daughter, Taylor Weems of Sheridan; granddaughters, Brooke and Kadence Weems; brother, Larry Weems and wife, Judy, and his sisters, Carol Sue Hill and husband, Arnold and Edith Kee. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church by Bro. Joe Mills. Pallbearers will be Josh Simmons, Terry Weems, Jerry White, Lynn Mills, Donald Mills, and Allen McElroy. Honorary pallbearers are Dorris Weems, Linton Weems, and James King. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Sinder family reunion held at Carlisle Baptist Church By Chris Weems Thirty-six persons attended the family reunion of the B.F. and Sally Pitts Sinder family held on Saturday, July 9, in the Fellowship Hall of Carlisle Baptist Church. David and Sheila Woods hosted the gathering which featured a pot-luck luncheon. David gave the welcome and asked the blessing before the meal. Chris Weems, the oldest surviving grandchild of the Sniders, gave her welcome and relayed some events, from the earlier reunions. One was that, “When Grandpa Snider had

anything to do with the meal, the children didn’t have to wait.” After the lunch, there was visiting and picture-taking. Those attending were: four of the six surviving grandchildren, of the twenty-two total grandchildren; Chris Smith Weems and Hazel Smith Swilley, Leta Snider Garrison, and Gerald Snider, Hazel’s husband B.W. Swilley; Leta’s husband, Joe Garrison of Searcy, and Gerald’s wife Phyllis Snider of Ulm; Becca and Anthony Tally of North Little Rock; Bunni Baker Carroll and Eddie Baker of Hazen, Danny Head of Universal City,

TX; David and Shelia Woods and Emily Andrew and Sara Woods Silverman, children, Parker and Bennett, Carlisle; Dian Howard, Searcy; Edwana Howard, Little Rock; Carolyn Baker O’Brian and grandson, Benjamin O’Brian and Susan Jones, Mehomet, IL; Anfela Swillwy and son Cole; Bryanie and Beverly Franklin TN; Christy and Bryan Bishop and girls, Addison and Hannah Howard, Jaspn’s daughters North Little Rock. All left hoping to get together next year with more of the relatives attending.

Time to turn in energy assistance applications LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the LowIncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have announced residents can begin submitting applications Monday, July 25 for help with the costs of summer cooling bills, including those from Entergy Arkansas and other utilities. LIHEAP is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is designed to lower the energy burden for low-income households, who pay a high proportion of household income for home energy costs, by

paying benefits for home energy bills. This assistance will be available until Sept. 30 or funds are completely expended, whichever comes first, officials said. The program will have another application period to assist with winter heating costs beginning in January. Eligibility is determined by household size and income. For example, a single individual with a maximum monthly countable income of $1,859 and a family of four with $3,574 would both be eligible. The program is offered

in all 75 counties in the state through community-based organizations, which can be found online at https://www.adeq.state.a r.us/energy/assistance/ca ad.aspx, along with a complete list of eligibility and required documentation to complete the application. For additional ways to help with managing your Entergy Arkansas bill, such as Level Billing or Pick Your Date, visit https://www.entergyarkansas.com/residential/, where energy efficiency tips can also be found.

History Matters A biweekly feature 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

sive armies to converge on the impromptu battle site.” The rendezvous took place July 1, 1863 and ended three days later— in blood. Lee lost 25,000 in casualties, and the Union piled up 23,000

killed, wounded, and missing in action. The Grateful American Book Prize recommends Gettysburg: The True Account of Two Young Heroes in the Greatest Battle of the Civil War by Iain C. Martin.

The Battle of Gettysburg—arguably the decisive skirmish of the Civil War-- started as an accidental encounter between the Union and Confederate forces. General Robert E. Lee was preoccupied with taxing the northern troops on their territory as he led his 75,000-person army through Maryland and into Pennsylvania. But, as History.com describes it, “a Confederate division under General Henry Heth marched into Gettysburg hoping to seize supplies but finding instead three brigades of Union cavalry. Thus began the Battle of Gettysburg, and Lee and [Union General George] Meade ordered their mas-

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Grand Prairie Quilt club members work on projects By Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met July 13, 2022 at the First Christian Church fellowship hall, Stuttgart, with 8 members present. Marsha opened the meeting with the thought for the day, "Quilters are not greedy, they are just materialistic." The June minutes and treasurer's reports were given. A thank you card from Shelley was read thanking the group for the memorial given for Jim. July Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Winnie....Happy Birthday, Winnie!! Glenda reported that she checked with Easter Seals and they need bibs from infant size through Kindergarten. They also need slipcovers for the weighted blankets. The group decided they would look for patterns and make some bibs for the next meeting.

Glenda volunteered to make the blanket covers since she had the right size panels for this, Thank you, Glenda. Show and Share: Sherrye had several lap robes she made for her brother's church in Chicago. After the meeting adjourned, the members got busy on their various projects: Charlotte stitched on her Leaves and Acorns cross-stitch panel. Kay worked on arranging her album of drawings she uses in her paintings. Maeola sewed on a baby quilt for her friend's grandbaby. Shelley finished up several burp pads for Delta Lou Anna cut out several of her 9-patch blocks for a new quilt top. Marsha crocheted on a red, blue, and gray afghan for the retreat. The group took time out for lunch and espe-

Lou Anna, Sherrye and Maeola checking out the treasure table. cially enjoyed a lemon cream pie and a Karo

nut pie. Many an interesting story was passed

around the group. After eating two pieces of pie, we waddled to our work stations and tried to get back to work on our projects. All in

all, it was a most successful day. Our next meeting will be August 10 at 10:00 at the church, come join us.

Richards on WBU Dean’s List Tristan Richards of Griffithville was named to the Dean’s List at Williams Baptist University for the 2022 spring semester. The

Dean’s List consists of those students who have earned at least a 3.5 GPA. Williams is a private, Christian university in

Soybean College registration open By Jeremy Ross, Professor and Extension Agronomist

Charlotte working on her Leaves and Acorns cross stitch.

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Registration for the 2022 Arkansas Soybean College is now open. This year’s Soybean College will be held on August 10, 2022, at the Jackson County Extension Center near Newport, AR. Sign-in for the Soybean College will start at 7:30 am, and the College will start at 8:00 am and conclude at 3:00 pm. The registration fee is $100, and participants must be registered before the event. There will be no on-site registration the day of the event. Participants attending the Soybean College will be capped at 130 individuals. Crop consultants, industry personnel, and producers will see current research and demonstrations on many of the production challenges Arkansas soybean producers are experiencing today. These demonstrations will be lead by faculty

from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Opportunities are available for participants to take part in hands-on demonstrations, and paid participants will receive a complementary sweep net, hand lens, and other items. CEUs will be available for Certified Crop Advisers and Agriculture Consultants. Demonstration stops for the Soybean College will include: H e r b i c i d e Symptomology Insect Scouting Demo Soybean Disease Identification/Control Nutrient Deficiency Identification Soybean Growth and Development New Technology/Drone Demo For more information or special arrangements, contact Jeremy Ross at (501) 944-0621 or jross@uada.edu. Event Location: Jackson County Extension Center, 649 Jackson Road 917, Newport, AR 72112

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Counties under burn ban LITTLE ROCK, AR – Prairie and Lonoke Counties are both presently under a burn ban. With hot, dry conditions throughout the state, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division has increased the wildfire danger risk level designations for all 75 counties over the past two weeks. Twelve counties in Northwest Arkansas were raised to the “high” risk level, and the remaining counties were rated as being at a “moderate” risk for wildfire danger. Additionally, 53 counties have been placed under a burn ban by local county judges. “These 90 to 100 degree days with little or no rain have led to extremely dry conditions across the entire state,” said State Forester Joe Fox. “We are seeing an increase in the number of wildfires and their intensity, and that’s a trend that will continue until we see significant rainfall statewide.” The Forestry Division maintains a county-bycounty Wildfire Danger map with four risk levels: low, moderate, high,

and extreme. Risk levels are determined by drought status and longterm weather forecasts and are defined by how easily fires can start and how hard they are to contain. The Wildfire Danger map can be found at bit.ly/ARWildFireRisk. The risk level definitions are: Low: Fuels do not ignite easily. Weather conditions will lead to slow, easy to control fires. Moderate: Fire can start from accidental causes. May not become serious, but caution should be taken. High: Fires ignite easily and spread quickly. Unattended brush fires and campfires are likely to escape. Fires may become serious if not attacked early. Extreme: Fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. Every fire started has the potential to become large. Expect extreme, erratic behavior. In addition to heightened risk levels, 53 Arkansas counties have been placed under a burn ban by local county judges. Burn bans primarily prohibit activ-

ities that involve an open flame. This includes fireworks, campfires, trash burning, open flame grilling, and prescribed or controlled burns. Robert Murphy, Director of Emergency Services for the Forestry Division, recommends taking additional precautions when driving or operating machinery. “It’s important to remain cautious when driving through or working in dry grass,” Murphy said. “Trucks, ATVs, hay balers, and other vehicles can easily start fires by causing sparks over dry grass.” The Forestry Division is asking those who see fires to report them by calling 1-800-468-8834 and to avoid flying drones in the area. When drones are present, those fighting the fires are unable to perform detection flights or fly single engine airtankers (SEATs) to drop water. Find a county burn ban map at bit.ly/ARBurnBan. To learn more about burn bans in your county, find your local official’s contact information at arcounties.org/counties/.

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang

LITTLE ROCK – Two interest groups submitted petitions to the Secretary of State seeking to have two proposed constitutional amendments placed on the November general election ballot. One would legalize marijuana and the other would remove Pope County as a possible site for a gambling casino. The group seeking to legalize marijuana turned in more than 190,000 signatures. The other group submitted more than 103,000 signatures. To qualify for a place on the ballot, at least 89,151 signatures of registered voters must accompany the petitions. That represents 10 percent of the number of votes cast in the most recent election for governor. Also, a required number of signatures must have been gathered in at least 15 counties. In each of the 15 counties the number of signatures must exceed 10 percent of the number of votes cast in that county in the most recent election for governor. This provision prevents an interest group from

USDA to provide double cropping aid by expanding insurance opportunities WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 – Today, the Biden Administration announced additional steps it’s taking to support U.S. farmers in their work to stabilize food prices and feed Americans and the world amidst continuing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Included in the list are Prairie and Lonoke Counties. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reducing the economic risk of raising two crops on the same land in one year, making it easier for U.S. farmers to grow food in America, increase food supply, and lower food costs for American families. This action is part of a broader set of commitments made earlier this year by President Biden and Secretary Vilsack to increase domestic food production amid potential global food shortages related to the invasion of Ukraine. To reduce the risk of raising two crops on the same land in one year – a practice known as double cropping USDA’s Risk Management Agency

(RMA) is expanding double crop insurance opportunities in over 1,500 counties where double cropping is viable. “In May, I joined President Biden at the O’Connor farm in Kankakee, Illinois, to announce a series of actions to help farmers do what they do — grow food for American families and the rest of the world. Today, USDA is making good on one of those commitments and making it easier to plant double crops and sharing some of the financial risk by making crop insurance more available in over 1,500 counties,” said Secretary Vilsack. “We live in a challenging time, but I put my trust in the American farmer and U.S. agriculture to help keep the food we need affordable and available. The Biden administration and USDA will continue to find ways to ease burdens on American farmers and lower costs for American families such as expanded double crop options through crop insurance.” Improvements include: For soybeans, double crop coverage will be expanded to or stream-

lined in at least 681 counties, including all of those that were initially targeted for review. While some additional counties were permanently added to be double crop counties, the majority of expansion removed barriers such as requiring production records and streamlined the process to get personalized coverage through a written agreement. For grain sorghum, double crop coverage will be expanded to or streamlined in at least 870 counties that were initially targeted for review. Similar to soybeans, most of these changes included streamlining the administrative burden and requirements to obtain written agreements. Written agreements provide the producer with the maximum flexibility by allowing them to obtain crop insurance coverage, but not requiring the coverage of both the spring and winter crops as in permanent double crop counties. RMA will also work with the crop insurance industry and farm organizations to highlight the availability and improvements in

written agreements as an option for any farmer that grows a crop outside the area where a policy is automatically offered. This expansion of coverage was guided by extensive outreach to nearly 70 grower groups covering 28 states. This includes a wide array of stakeholders such as producers, agents, university extension and other agricultural experts, commodity associations, state departments of agriculture and insurance companies. USDA may add additional counties as it explores these options with farmers this summer, with the final rules being locked in by the fall. Since farmers need to plan ahead for adding a winter crop to a rotation, USDA wanted to make sure they had time to consider this option and consult with local extension and agriculture experts and their crop insurance agent. Additional resources released today by USDA include frequently asked questions as well as the Helping Farmers Address Global Food Insecurity webpage on farmers.gov.

qualifying a ballot measure by collecting almost all the required signatures in one or two big cities. The deadline was July 8 for submitting the petitions and signatures with the Secretary of State, whose office examines them to make sure they are valid. The interest groups may continue collecting signatures for 30 days, to further ensure that they have enough valid ones, as long as their initial submission contained at least 75 percent of the required number. That means at least 66,864 of the original signatures must be valid in order for the interest groups to be able to continue collecting additional signatures. Also, the Secretary of State submitted the proposed ballot titles and popular names with the state Board of Election Commissioners. The Board must determine within 30 days of July 8 whether or not the ballot title is misleading. If it does not approve the ballot title the sponsor groups may appeal to the state Supreme Court, which must expedite its decision. Historically, the state attorney general determined whether or not the ballot title was misleading, and did so before the sponsor groups began collecting signatures. The attorney general could instruct the sponsor groups to submit a different ballot

title that was not misleading. Act 376 of 2019 changed the law to give the Board of Election Commissioners the power to approve ballot titles. If the Board rejects a ballot title the sponsor group may not submit a new one with different language, as they could previously when the attorney general approved ballot titles. Considering the controversial nature of both proposed amendments, legal challenges can be expected throughout the process. A group in favor of a Pope County casino has already spent more than $1 million to develop a resort with gambling near Russellville. Arkansas voters approved Amendment 100 in 2018 to allow four casinos in Arkansas. Besides the much disputed Pope County location that has yet to open, they are at Oaklawn in Hot Springs, at Southland in West Memphis and at Saracen in Pine Bluff. Arkansas voters approved Amendment 98 in 2016 to allow the cultivation and dispensing of medical marijuana. Officials in the Secretary of State’s office who verify signatures said that no one could remember a sponsor group ever surpassing the 190,000 signatures submitted by the sponsors of the recreational marijuana.

Korean War Veterans to be honored in Armistice Day ceremony LITTLE ROCK, Ark – The 69 th anniversary of the end of hostilities of the Korean War is set to be commemorated with a wreath laying 9 a.m. July 27 at the Korean War Monument at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. The Korean War armistice was signed on July 27, 1953. Two Korean War veterans are part of the ceremony. Floyd Brantley, a Korean War veteran as well as a World War II Veteran and Vietnam War veteran will give the Veteran keynote address, and Dr. Lumas Kendrick will give the

opening prayer. The Korean American Federation President, Rev. Dr. Naomi Rogers is also scheduled to speak. The ceremony is open to the public and will be broadcast via Facebook live at https://www.faceb o o k . c o m / A DVAVe t s / under events. The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History is located at 503 E 9 th Street in Little Rock. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to the second floor of the museum and due to space seating will be limited.

Important heat safety tips for dementia With a heat wave bringing dangerously high temperatures for tens of millions of Americans, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to help families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses keep their loved ones safe. AFA advises family caregivers to take the following steps: Help the person stay hydrated - Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses can diminish a person’s ability to know when they are thirsty, making it critically important for caregivers to monitor them

and encourage them to drink frequently. Dementia-related illnesses can impair a person’s ability to communicate or recognize basic needs, so caregivers cannot solely depend on waiting for the person to express that they are too hot or need to cool off. Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature caused by the body’s inability to regulate heat from the environment. Watch for warning signs such as excessive sweating, exhaustion, flushed or red skin, muscle cramps, a fast pulse, headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Look for signs that something is amiss,

including hot, dry skin, rapid pulse, dizziness or sudden changes in mental status. Take immediate action Resting in an air-conditioned room, removing clothing, applying cold compresses and drinking fluids can help cool the body. If the person faints, exhibits excessive confusion or becomes unconscious, consider this a medical emergency and call 911. Plan ahead – Blackouts and other power failures can sometimes occur during heat waves. Make sure that cell phones, tablets, and other electrical devices are fully charged. Have a long-distance

plan if necessary - If you don’t live near your loved one, arrange for someone who does to check on them. Inform them of emergency contacts and where important medical information can be found, such as their insurance card. Make sure the person has plenty of water and access to air-conditioning or other cooling mechanisms. Families who have questions or would like additional information about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can speak with a licensed social worker seven days a week through the AFA Helpline by calling 866232-8484, web chatting at www.alzfdn.org.

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CDL DRIVERS NEEDED Local hauling. Home every night. Weekly pay. Call T J Pauschert Trucking at 870-552-9400.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical Keith Knupp 501.516.8285 knuppinc@hotmail.com

NOW HIRING The Des Arc Public Library system is seeking a part time Library Clerk/Programmer 19.5 hours a week @ $11.00 an hour. Must be able to pass a background chek and drug test, as well as have experience working with children and computers. Job duties include but are not limited to: Customer Service Shelving Books Answering Phone Calls Filing Paperwork Assisting Customers with any help they require Cleaning Library Planning all age group programs Story Time for children Activities and crafts for adults Promote programs to the Community and local newspapers Must have dependable transporation and will be willing to travel between any Pairie County Library if needed. Pick up an application in person at any Prairie County Library.

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Hazen School District will have a yard sale on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm in the old Hazen School cafeteria. The sale will include student desks, tables, storage cabinets, file cabinets, cafeteria tables, bookshelves, etc. Too many items to list everything. The sale will be at the corner of N. Prairie and E. Cleveland St. CASH ONLY. Cash and Carry.

ACCEPTING BIDS The City of Biscoe will begin accepting bids for the replacement of multiple sewer pumps. Interested parties are invited to request more

detailed information by emailing: biscoewater@gmail.com. All bids will be due no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 15, 2022.

Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 2012 Chryslar SLM Vin #1C3CCBCB4CN263732 is located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability

of the owner. The wrecker company claims a first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless the vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.

Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 2011 Chryslar 300 Vin #2C3CA5CGoBH595788 is located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability

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Hazen First United Methodist Church holds VBS July 16 The Hazen First United Methodist Church held its Vacation Bible School on Friday, July 13. Thirtyone children attended the event that included classes, snacks, crafts, and skit presentations. Popcorn chicken and French fries were the lunch fare, which was provided by Troy Young. In the afternoon, the attendees got to play on a blow-up water slide. The church appreciates all who attended and all who showed up to help throughout the day. The photos are courtesy of Diane Wright.

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