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Community Events Calendar

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Delta Rivers Nature Center and the Balloon Guy visit with the Hazen Library

Monday July 3 Hazen Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Biscoe City Council Meeting Biscoe City Hall 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday July 4 Independence Day Monday July 10 Hazen Chapter # 5 OES Hazen Lodge Hall 6:15pm

The Delta Rivers Nature Center visited the library on June 12th and brought along a few about.

friends that the children learned

Tuesday July 11 Quorum Counrt Meeting Annex Building Des Arc 6:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday July 13 Masonic Lodge Meeting Lodge Hall 7:30pm Tuesday July 18 Bookclub/Recipe Swap Hazen Public Library 12:00pm - 1:00pm Prarie County Master Gardeners Meeting BancorpSouth 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday July 19 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff First United Methodist Church 11:30am- 2:00pm Tuesday July 25 Adult Bingo Hazen Public Library 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Please call F&M Bank, 255-3042 to list events.

The Balloon Guy visited the Hazen Public Library on June 19th. Over 30 children attended the program and were able to learn more about balloon making. Some kids even got to model balloon hats and other creations!

Sheriff’s Report sOn June 19th of 2017 Brittany Tyner was arrested for Furnishing prohibited articles (Felony) On June 16th of 2017 Cris Embree was arrested for Theft by receiving (Felony) 2 counts Possession of controlled substances (Felony) Possession of drug paraphernalia (Felony) Furnishing prohibited articles (Felony) On June 16th of 2017 Joshua Brian Walker was arrested for Theft by receiving (Felony) 2 counts Possession of controlled substance (Felony) Possession of drug paraphernalia (Felony) On June 18th of 2017 Jeremy Sayger was transported and held for circuit court.

On June 18th of 2017 Johnell Graham was transported and held for circuit court.

On June 24th of 2017 Elfonza Mcadoo was arrested for Fail to Appear (Misdemeanor) Bond $1000 On June 24th of 2017 Devontae Amos was arrested for Fail to Appear (Misdemeanor) Bond $ 715 On June 21st of 2017 Austin Pendergrass was arrested for

R a p e (Felony) Bond $150,000 The Prairie County Sheriff’s Department Served a Search and Seizure Warrant at a residence in the Roe area, and the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department and assisting agencies recovered the John Deere Starfire GPS Units that was stolen from the Ricky Johnson Farm.

Two Suspects have been arrested and being held at the Prairie County Jail.

With the help of the Stuttgart Police Department the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department was also able to recover a stolen utility trailer and commercial welder and various tools, these Items was stolen from a local resident in the Biscoe area.

These items were recovered from a suspect in the city of Stuttgart.

The Stuttgart Police Department arrested the suspect for theft by receiving.

On June 16th a Search and Seizure warrant was served at a residence in the Roe area, resulting in the recovery of stolen property from three different counties.

More Property is expected to be recovered in the near future.

The Prairie County

Sheriff’s Department stays very busy investigating all crimes reported to the sheriff’s department; however the sheriff’s department does make a special effort to re-investigate any older crimes from past years, when new information or evidence becomes available.

The Prairie County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information from the public that helps solve crimes.

Persons with information can call any time day or night at 870-256-4137

Hazen Public Library to hold a Children’s Art Gallery during July The Hazen Library will be hosting a children’s Art Gallery, beginning in July. Children of any age are welcome to turn in their works of art for a chance to win prizes. Art must be turned in by 5pm on July 28th, and voting will begin on August 1st.

Children may do their work at home and submit it, or work on it in the library. The library has some art supplies available for the children. Any media may be used. Call 870-255-3576 for more details.

AR Care to hold free physicals for athletes The Hazen AR Care center located on Hwy, 63 will be giving free physicals for student athletes during the month of July.

Appointments must be made ahead of time, by calling 870-255-3696 Monday through Friday.

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The times, they are Tips on shopping a changin’ farmers markets print. Please be patient

by Roxanne Bradow Summer time - and the living is easy. At least that’s what folks say and how the song goes, but it seems to me that this summer had been busier than usual for me. I did take a few days and went to visit with my sister at Greer’s Ferry Lake. It was beautiful, and no mosquitoes. A person could get spoiled.

I went to get my head straight and to make some plans. I’ve decided to retire from the Hazen School District (the official date is June 30), and will now hang my hat at the Herald during the week. If you see me wandering around with a camera around my neck, you’ll know I’m there for the paper.

For those of you who don’t know, I was the Hazen High School principal for 14 years, and before that I taught elementary music, band, and choir for both the Hazen and DeValls Bluff school districts. It’s been a wonderful ride. I should write a book.

In fact, Debbie Carlyle and I have discussed that very thing. I want to title it “School Daze”, but I think that she has something else in mind.

We’ve also undergone some changes at the newspaper. The Stuttgart Daily Leader has printed the Herald for us for so many years that I can’t even remember how many. But now they have shut down their print shop, and we are looking for a new place to go to

with us while we try to find a company that will do a good job for us. I haven’t been happy with the changes, but I promise to work to put out the state’s best small town newspaper.There are advantages to being local.

You may have heard of the recent changes in Lonoke County. The cities of Lonoke, Carlisle, and Cabot will only have one paper to cover their events now, and I hear that not much local stuff gets in. Well, if you Carlisle folks have anything that you would like to have published that you can’t get published in your paper, give us a call.

We can always use more news.

We now have t-shirts on display at the Herald from Pig Trail Trading Company. My sister Patti has started a new endeavor online. Some of you may remember her pig designs from the Herald House. Well, now she has started a company that is all about Razorback fans.

She has an ad in this week’s paper. Come by the Herald office and see a sample of some of her shirts, aprons, kitchen towels, and accessories.

Or go online and order from there. The website is pigtrailtrading.com.

Since my parents both wrote columns for the paper, (Mom’s was “My 2 Cents Worth”) and my husband, Bill, wrote his “The Way I See It” tome every week, I guess you’ll be hearing from me from now on.

Shopping at farmers markets is one way to get delicious and fresh produce you can enjoy at home.

“Getting plenty of fruits and vegetables helps families live healthier lives and reduces the likelihood of chronic disease,” said Elaine Auld, CEO of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE).

“Lack of nutritious foods puts people at high risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.”

Not everyone may be familiar with shopping at farmers markets. Auld offered the following tips to help people make the most of bringing the best of the farm to their family.

Know the season.

Knowing what you may find at the market, before you go, can help you shop efficiently and cost-effectively. Specific fruits and vegetables available in your community will vary based on the seasons and weather.

Plan your meals but leave room for spontaneous purchases. Plan your meals in advance but, leave some room to improvise or adapt recipes. Farmers markets can expose you to new hybrids of traditional vegetables, such as broccolini, which is a combination of broccoli and kale.

Talk to the vendors and ask them how to prepare something that you may have never tried before.

Shop to save. To save money, buy in bulk or

late in the day. Vendors may be more willing to make you a deal.

Sometimes bulk purchases are discounted. Some vegetables can be frozen for later use. Many farmers markets also accept electronic benefit transfer (EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases.

Bring your own bags.

Nylon or cloth bags can help ensure your purchase makes it home safely. A backpack can help if you have a long distance to travel.

Get used to handling fresh produce. Always wash all fruits and vegetables before eating. It may take time to learn how to handle freshly harvested produce, but the superior flavors are worth it. Ask how to best store your purchases to maximize freshness and flavor.

About SOPHE: The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is a nonprofit professional organization founded in 1950 to provide global leadership to the profession of health education and health promotion.

SOPHE contributes to the health of all people and the elimination of health disparities through advances in health education theory and research; excellence in professional preparation and practice; and advocacy for public policies conducive to health.

See www.sophe.org

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City Chatter On June 16, Emma Curlett of Hazen attended a surprise birthday party at the Lonoke Community Center for her sister Willie Jean Cole of Lonoke, who turned 80 on June 18th.

The party was given by Williw Jean’s daughters Joyce Allen of Lonoke, Debbie White, Vickie Cole and Josephine (Jeffery) Robinson all of Dayton Ohio.

In addition to her

daughters, those in attendence consisted of sisters, grandchildren, inlaws, friends and church members. There were over 100 people in attendence. Fun was had by all.

On June 12, Emma Curlett of Hazen attended the commencement Ceremony held at Verizon Area, in North Little Rock for her grandaughter Chelsey Lasha Curlett. Chelsey graduat-

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(USPS) 225-680 The Grand Prairie Herald is an independent publication that has served Prairie County since December, 1901.

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Herald Publishing Company P.O. Box 370 111 Hwy 70 E Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Ph. 870-255-4538 Email: heraldpublishing@gmail.com

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Obituaries Dale Swaim Dale “Moe” Swaim, 73 of Carlisle passed this earth June 22, 2017. He was born in Hazen on January 16, 1943, the son of the late Bill and Bessie Swaim.

Dale was the beloved father of Sandy, John, and Kevin Swaim; beloved husband of 56 years to Audrey Swaim; two brothers, Tommy and Larry Swaim; one sister, Jessica Scarborough; 5 grandchildren, James, Justin, and Noah Swaim and Preston and Bo Lane; greatgrandson, Dean Swaim and many nieces and nephews.

Moe was a preacher and his life touched many people. He always had a hand out stretched to others. He was a Marine veteran and loved his country, God and family and scores of others. One other thing he loved to aggravate all.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen.

Shirley McNeill Shirley Sue McNeill, 67, of Beebe died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Baptist Health Medical Center N o r t h L i t t l e R o c k .

Shirley was born March 30, 1950 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Mary (Smith) King and the late Carl Thomas. In 1969 Shirley graduated from Des Arc High School.

Shirley was a member of the F.T.A. club, choir, Pep Club, and played basketball. Shirley went on to attend Arkansas State Teacher’s College in Conway before marrying Jerry McNeill in 1974.

Shirley and Jerry were married almost 42 years.

Together they enjoyed family vacations, camping, gardening and spending time together. She devoted her time and energy caring for Jerry for many years until his death in 2015. Shirley turned to the Lord for comfort and guidance after Jerry passed.

Shirley continued to nurture family and neighbors until her health recently deteriorated. She will be remembered as a devoted Christian, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, big sister, and friend to so many.

Survivors include her loving mother, Mary King of Snake Island, two sons, Timothy (Tammy) McNeill of Cabot, Jeffery (Sharon) McNeill of Beebe, three grandchildren, Lauren McNeill, Cody Tullos, Josh Tullos of Cabot, two great grandchildren, Raiden and Lynlee Tullos, one sister Tina (Dale) Crane of Snake Island, two brothers, Tony Thomas of Snake Island, Sanford (Brenda) Thomas of Jacksonville, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and her dog Precious.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry McNeill and her father, Carl Thomas.

Visitation is 1:00-2:00 Thursday at Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Beebe with funeral services immediately following at 2:00. Burial is in Hickory Plains Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home of Des Arc. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

Stella Moore Stella Elizabeth Moore, 76, of Biscoe, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Moore.

Stella is survived by her children, Judy (Frankie) Tiner, Virgil Wayne (Dena) Moore, Teresa (Damion) Jackson, and Kim (Fred) Metcalf; 11 grandchildren; 28 greatgrandchildren, and six sisters, Kay, Judy Ann, Barbara Ann, Mary Jane, Marie and Flo. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 26, 2017 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen.

Visitation was from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery in De Valls Bluff.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent Staff Chair Days of field work: 4 Top Soil Moisture: 100% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 75% adequate, 25% surplus Livestock Condition: 3 Fair Main Activities: Soybean planting was rapidly being completed.

Early rice was approaching boot stage and corn was entering milk stage.

Rainfall totals ranged from 3/4" to 2.5".

Dicamba damage to soybean was confirmed. Rice blast was detected in Jupiter and Titan.

Crop Progress: Corn: 90% Silked, 25% Dough Soybean: 98% planted, 90% emerged, 50% Bloom, 20% Setting Pods Rice: 100% emerged Crop condition: Corn: 90% Fair, 10% Poor Soybean: 85% Fair, 15% Poor Rice: 85% Fair, 15% Poor Pasture/Hay: 100% Fair

July 1st is the beginning of a new fiscal year for state government in Arkansas. It is during this transition time that state officials pay close attention the revenue forecast for the previous year, where the state’s current budget stands in relation to that forecast, and what they might expect for the during the upcoming fiscal year.

The June Revenue Report will be released at the end of this month reflecting end of year totals.

From previous months reports we have a good indication of what will be reflected. The available general revenue at the end of May was $4.7 billion. That is $49.1 million or 1% below levels this time last year.

Arkansas’s two largest sources of general revenue are collected from a portion of the state sales/use tax and from the Arkansas individual income tax. Other general revenue sources include: taxes on alcohol

Arkansas Rice Update Dr. Jarrod Hardke, Dr. Yeshi Wamishe, & Scott Stiles Crop Progress “I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain.” There are hotter topics in “other” crops this week than what’s going on with rice, but we’ll stay on topic here.

The current tropical depression has dropped considerable rainfall amounts on the state in the last 24 hours. The heaviest rainfall amounts have been concentrated in the southeast and I’ve already seen fields once again completely topped over by flooding. More rain is currently moving across the northeast.

The next week looks to hold drier conditions but the following week is currently full of more rain chances. It seems as if the weather merry- go-round will continue, and where it stops, nobody knows.

For the most part problem calls have slowed down this week for the first time in months.

There are still occasional problem fields being found with late discovered nutrient deficiencies and some hydrogen sulfide toxicity. If the color looks off on part of your rice field we need to take a closer look and be sure to check out the roots! Not all problems can be fixed after midseason but some can be managed.

Weather You Like It or Not There are things about this current weather pattern that I really don’t like. Aside from the frequent rain that seems to be making everything difficult.

The weather around midseason growth has been reminding me a lot of 2015. Why is that a bad thing? Continued cloudy, overcast conditions around midseason can have a negative impact on yield.

In that year much of our rice crop was planted at such a time that the midseason timing occurred equivalent to the April 21 date. In 2015 rice planted around that time in south Arkansas, or planted earlier in north Arkansas, was due to hit midseason around June 15.

The majority of June was filled with cloudy, rainy, overcast days. The problem – those types of conditions the two weeks before and after midseason can negatively impact yield. Rice that seemed to be partially out of that window performed well, which is clear with how much better yields were for rice planted in May. It’s always dangerous to

and tobacco products; gaming and pari-mutuel betting on horse and dog racing; severance taxes on oil, minerals, gravel, and natural gas; corporate franchises and corporate income; and real estate transfers.

So far this year, individual incomes taxes and sales tax have generated more revenue than the previous year. Corporate incomes taxes are down.

The Official General Revenue Forecast was revised on May 2 resulting in a reduction of $70 million in the year end amount for Net Available revenue to $5.263 billion.

Although revenue fell behind what was originally forecasted this year, the state was able to fund essential services.

As we look to Fiscal Year 2018, we have been given a report to expect revenue to increase another 3.6% or $190 million from this year. This is based on the assumption that new and expanded industrial proj-

forecast such things this far in advance of harvest (see 2016), but there are certainly concerns with this weather pattern of frequent overcast days.

Acreage Percentages We’ll see what the acreage report says next Friday as far as rice acres for the year. For the time being, I’d like to note the most widely planted cultivars for 2017 based on currently available informaiton. RT CLXL745 (18%), RT XL753 (14%), Jupiter (13%), CL153 (9%), Diamond (9%), Roy J (7%), CL151 (4%), and Titan (4%). RT CLXL745 has been the most widely planted cultivar for years with RT XL753, Jupiter, and Roy J near the top as well. However, the new cultivars CL153, Diamond, and Titan are emerging as major players in their first years of wide availability.

Rice Disease Season is Upon Us As we pass midseason on most fields in the state, it’s time to be diligent in scouting for rice diseases. With the coming rains and consistent warm temperatures, sheath blight and blast development should be on the rise. Blast reports have now been confirmed in Woodruff and Perry Counties. Sheath blight reports haven’t been an issue so far but the tropical storm system could get it moving. Please see the 2017 Fungicide Timing for Selected Rice Diseases for tips on timing your disease management.

In the 2017 Rice Farming for Profit publication you can find further fungicide information and disease ratings on pages 20 and 21.

Arkansas Rice College is August 3rd The 2017 Rice College will be held at the Rice Research & Extension Center at Stuttgart, AR on Thursday, Aug. 3.

Register now at this link: http://bit.ly/2szn660.

Rice Market Update If there’s anything positive to say this week it’s the fact that fuel costs are lower. Following the May 25 OPEC meeting NYMEX crude oil has been in a major bear market. Ironically, it has dropped $10 per barrel or almost 20% since OPEC agreed to extend production cuts. Shale producers in the U.S. are proving they can compete, even with crude oil prices below $50. Along with

ects including steel production and food processing will bring economic gains to areas outside of our larger cities.

We begin this next fiscal year with record unemployment in the state.

We have the highest number of employed Arkansans since 2008.

Our unemployment rate now stands at 3.4%. The national unemployment rate is 4.3%.

We now have the lowest unemployment rate in the South and the 14th lowest in the country.

When more Arkansans are working, our economy strengthens. This is positive news as we approach the next year. Although budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2019 do not begin until the fall, we are frequently reviewing reports to ensure our budget is on track.

We also have a task force currently looking at ways to improve our tax structure. We will continue to update you on the progress.

crude oil, NYMEX diesel futures hit 10-month lows this week. The daily price chart indicates that NYMEX diesel is still in a sharp downtrend.

However, price support was found mid-week at $1.3540. Below $1.35, there is stronger chart support at $1.25. Watch the energy markets closely for fuel buying opportunities. NYMEX Diesel Futures, daily nearby chart.

As for rice, September futures were down 17 cents on the week to settle at $11.51/cwt. In fact, all CBOT grains lost ground this week.

November soybeans were down 39 cents and September corn was down 26 cents. Mostly favorable weather across much of the Central U.S. is a fundamental factor pressuring the grains. From a “macroeconomic” and commodity investment perspective the continued weakness in the energy complex is a drag on grain and cotton prices as well.

Crop Condition Ratings As mentioned over the past couple of weeks, rice condition ratings are improving.

Monday’s USDA Crop Progress report showed that as of June 18 th , 70% of the U.S. rice crop was rated good/excellent (G/EX), up 2 percentage points from the prior week and on par with last year.

In Arkansas, 60% of the rice crop is rated G/EX versus 62% last year. As one might expect, Arkansas crop conditions have generally lagged last year’s ratings over the past four weeks.

However, warmer temperatures have allowed overall conditions to improve from 50% G/EX seen at the end of May. Old Crop Export Sales As of the week ending June 15, total long- grain export sales are now slightly ahead of 2015/16.

The recent 30,000 ton sale to Iraq helped in bringing total milled rice sales ahead of last year’s export pace. However, with the #2 buyer Venezuela now absent 18 straight weeks, the rough rice sales pace has slowed down.

There are six (6) reporting weeks left in the 2016/17 marketing year.

Old crop export estimates may be reduced in upcoming months as the USDA currently projects 2016/17 long-grain exports to

increase 5.3% year-onyear from 76 to 80 million hundredweight.

Key USDA Report Next Week A favorable weather outlook for the Midsouth and Cornbelt for most of next week will likely keep CBOT grain prices under pressure and in tight trading ranges until the June 30 Acreage report is released. In terms of market direction, it could be the biggest report of the summer for rice. It will also directly impact the production estimates used in the July 12 WASDE (supply/demand report).

As many private analysts have mentioned, an explosive move higher in the rice market could follow the July USDA supply/demand report. Thus, many industry followers are anticipating the June 30 rice acreage total will be below the USDA’s March 31 planting intentions. “How much” will determine how the rice market responds next Friday. The Acreage report can and often does result in some very volatile trading sessions.

Coming Up Monday, June 26 the NASS Crop Progress – 3:00 PM Thursday, June 29 th FAS Export Sales – 7:30 AM Friday, June 30 th NASS Acreage – 11:00 AM NASS Rice Stocks – 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 12 th USDA Supply/Demand – 11:00 AM *all times Central.

Enroll Fields in the DD50 Program to Help Time Management Decisions The DD50 program can be found at http://DD50.uaex.edu.

Please let us know if you have any questions or encounter any problems.

Arkansas Rice Updates are published periodically to provide timely information and recommendations for rice production in Arkansas. If you would like to be added to this email list, please send your request to rice@uaex.edu. This information will also be posted to the Arkansas Row Crops blog (http://www.arkansascrops.com/) where additional information from Extension specialists can be found. More information on rice production, including access to all publications and reports, can be found at http://www.uaex.edu/rice.

Master Gardeners to hold online classes in October

by Amy Carroll This October we will be offering you the opportunity to become a member of the Prairie County Master Gardeners. Each Wednesday, beginning October 18 and ending November 15, we will teach the entire MG training program via zoom from the county office. We will begin each day at 8:30 a.m., break for lunch at noon and end at 4 p.m. each day.

Prairie County Extension will set up a meeting room for participants to sit and listen and watch the training. Cost is $75 for the zoom training webinar which will give you the educational component, plus the book and a thumb drive.

The deadline to signup is August 28, 2017 participants must complete at least 4 of the 5 sessions to graduate.

Class Schedule October 18 - 8:30 a.m. to noon; 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. (one 15 minute break in

the morning; one 15 minute break in the afternoon) October 25 - 8:30 a.m. to noon; 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. (one 15 minute break in the morning; one 15 minute break in the afternoon) November 1 - 8:30 a.m. to noon; 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. (one 15 minute break in the morning; one 15 minute break in the afternoon) November 8 - 8:30 a.m. to noon; 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. (one 15 minute break in the morning; one 15 minute break in the afternoon) November 15 - 8:30 a.m. to noon; 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. (one 15 minute break in the morning; one 15 minute break in the afternoon) Contact Amy Carroll if you need further information.

E-mail - agcarroll@uaex.edu or call Prairie County Extension at 870-998-2614.

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang LITTLE ROCK – The Senate and House Education Committees have begun work on the next adequacy determination for public schools.

Funding levels for this year and next year have already been set, which means that the legislative adequacy study now underway is going to determine school funding levels for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

The adequacy study includes visits to selected schools across Arkansas, as well as surveys of superintendents, principals and teachers. It also includes data from the Arkansas Public School Computer Network, which keeps records on student achievement, school finances and facilities.

By November 1, the Education Committees will decide whether current adequacy funding levels need to be amended. If so, those changes would be considered in the 2018 fiscal session. A final report will be due by November 1, 2018, for consideration by the legislature in the next regular session in 2019.

Determining an adequate level of school funding is at the top of the legislatures’ priorities every year. In 2002 the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that school funding did not comply with mandates in the state Constitution that every child should receive an adequate education.

The court’s ruling cited “abysmal” rankings in national rankings of schools, the tremendous need for remediation by college freshmen, wide disparities of teacher salaries within the state, lack of opportunities for special needs children and children in high poverty areas and a failure to address the needs of schools in high growth areas. The court clarified that it was the responsibility of state government to ensure the adequacy of education across Arkansas.

In a lengthy special session and in subsequent regular sessions, the legislature adopted more rigorous standards and dramatically increased funding for yearly operations of schools and to improve school equipment and facilities.

In 2007 the Supreme Court ruled that the legislature’s actions complied with constitutional mandates on education. Since then Arkansas has moved up in national assessments of public schools, has increased the percentage of adults who graduate from high school and increased teacher salaries.

The school funding lawsuit that prompted the Supreme Court’s rulings was known as the Lake View case. The Lake View School District was a small, rural district in eastern Arkansas that has since been consolidated with Barton-Lexa, a

neighboring district.

The adequacy report will be the cornerstone for writing the state budget, because one outcome of the Lake View case is that schools must be funded first.

Also, school funding is protected from budget cuts during periods of economic stagnation.

The Education Committees’ funding recommendations for adequacy will serve as a basis for the governor’s proposed budget for education.

Adequate funding levels must be based on evidence of the needs of school districts, and not based on the amount of money available after political give-and-take among the various state agencies that are financed by the state.

About 44 percent of Arkansas tax revenue goes to education from kindergarten through grade 12. State appropriations account for roughly half of the school districts’ revenue, with local property taxes generating about 40 percent and federal funding about 10 percent.

The total of state and local foundation funding in Arkansas is about $3 billion, which this year amounts to $6,646 per student. Additional funding is allotted to schools for students with special needs.

Attorney General Rutledge named new NAAG vice-c chair BIG SKY, MT – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has been selected by her colleagues to serve as the vice chairwoman of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Southern Region at this week’s summer meeting in Montana.

Rutledge succeeds Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III as vice chairman as Slatery assumes the role of chairman.

“I am honored to be selected by my colleagues to serve as Vice Chairwoman of the NAAG Southern Region,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “As the chief legal officers of our states, it is important that we come together throughout the year to collaborate at

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In addition to now serving as the Vice Chairwoman of the NAAG Southern Region, Rutledge continues to serve as the Co-Chair of the NAAG Committee on Agriculture and the NAAG Committee on Federalism/Preemption and is a member of the Internet Safety/Cyber Privacy and Security Committee and Veteran Affairs Committee.

Rutledge also serves as the Vice Chairwoman of the Republican Attorneys General Association.

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How to beat the healthcare odds in these uncertain times by Chris Orestis, Executive VP of GWG Life Concerns about healthcare are on the rise in the United States. A recent Gallup poll revealed that Americans list healthcare as tied for the nation’s No. 1 problem, right along with dissatisfaction with government. Each of those was named by 18 percent of the people polled, far outdistancing any other worry.

Maybe it’s no coincidence that those two issues cause equal amounts of anxiety among Americans, says Chris Orestis, Executive Vice President of GWG Life (www.gwglife.com).

"There’s a lot of debate in Washington about what role government should play in healthcare, and I think a lot of people are worried that lawmakers aren’t coming up with good answers," says Orestis, who has written extensively about what he refers to as the nation’s Healthcare Hunger Games "That Gallup poll is an indication that people around the country have come to realize how important healthcare coverage is for them, and how easy it is to lose it."

With so much uncertainty about what would replace Obamacare if the move to repeal it continues, it may fall to each individual to take measures to make sure the odds are in their favor, Orestis says.

The key to doing that, he says, is to understand

how to get the most out of what you already have.

Some factors to consider include: Weigh employer-provided options.

Most Americans get health insurance at work, and usually there are coverage options to choose from. Employees need to consider how much medical care they think they and their families will need in the coming year.

"If you don’t expect to need a lot of healthcare, select a plan that has lower premiums, but higher deductibles and copays," Orestis says. "If you know you’ll need lots of care and prescriptions, choose the plan with higher premiums, but lower deductibles and copays."

Make sure you understand Medicare.

Medicare offers numerous choices that allow people to put together the best combination of benefits for their needs and budgets. But beware, Orestis says. "Enrolling in Medicare can be complicated," he says. "If you’re not careful, you can miss out on coverage you need or pay more in premiums, co-pays and deductibles than you realize or can afford."

Plan for long-term care.

Many people eventually require some type of longterm care, such as a nursing home or assisted-living facility, and the cost is hefty. It can be difficult to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid to pay for long-term care, and if you

do qualify there are restrictions, Orestis says.

Long-term care providers prefer some sort of private pay, such as personal savings, long-term care insurance, annuities or exchanging a life insurance policy for long-term care benefits. "You need to plan ahead," he says, "because the worst time to start planning is when you’re already in a crisis."

Ultimately, the best strategy is to stay healthy so you need as little healthcare as possible, Orestis says.

"If you invest in your physical, mental and emotional health today," he says, "you’ll be repaid with a better lifestyle and less need for doctors and prescription medicine in the future."

Chris Orestis is a 20year veteran of the insurance and long-term care industries and is nationally recognized as a healthcare expert and senior care advocate. He is a former Washington, D.C. lobbyist who has provided legislative testimony; the author of two books: "Help on the Way" and "A Survival Guide to Aging"; a frequent columnist with a currently popular series entitled "The Healthcare Hunger Games"; and has been a featured guest on over 50 radio programs and in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Kiplinger’s, Investor’s Business Daily, PBS, and numerous other media outlets.

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Southern & Northern District Plea Day Results Southern Carl Burnett-Probation Revocation-Reset for August 23, 2017 Corey Kelly-Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance-Reset for July 17, 2017 Hairl P. SmithPossession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of controlled Substance-Reset for July 17, 2017 Christopher PhillipsPossession of Controlled Substance, possession of Drug Paraphernalia;ia, possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Reset For July 27, 2017 Derek Ginn-Possession

of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Reset For August 23, 2017 James JacksonProbation Revocation-set for September 18, 2017 Timothy Jackson-criminal Mischief-Nolle Presequi Kimberly StanleyDeliver of Meth or Cocaine, possession of Drug Paraphernalia-reset for July 17, 2017 Yuniesky HernandezDiaz-Possession of Controlled Substance with the Purpose to Deliver, Fleeing-reset for August 17, 2017 Kimberly StanleyDelivered of Controlled Substance-Reset for July 17, 2017 Patricia OrmanPossession of Controlled

Substance-Reset for July 17, 2017 James C. JacksonDeliver of Controlled Substance-reset for September 18, 2017 Johnell Graham JrTheft of property, Theft of Property, Residential Burglary, Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons-Reset for August 23, 2017 Danielle Duncan-Theft

by Receiving-Reset for June 20, 2017 Demarcus Jerome IvyTheft By Receiving (Fire Arm) Possession of Firearms by certain persons-72 Months Supervised Probation, Plus Court Costs and Fines.

Mae Etta BrownBattery 3rd Degree-Fines, Court Costs, 10 Days Jail,

Extended 1 Year No Contact Order Erika WheelisPossession Of Controlled Substance-Reset For July 17, 2017 Northern 1. Raymond Hoffman1st Appearance-Reset for July 18, 2017 2.

Brooks Michael ThomasTerroristic threatening- Reset for July 18, 2017 3. Virginia Lee ColvinAbuse of Corpse-FTAbench warrant issued 4.

Joshua CollinsDeliver meth cocaineFTA-bench warrant issued 5.

Michael Shane Hinshaw-Possess controlled substance meth/cocaine plea of guilty-sentenced to 60

months probation plus court cost & fines.

6. Jeffery Ty LinamFurnishing prohibited articles pre-trail hearing plea of guilty-72 months ADC plus court costs 7. Scott Eric Sponslersexual assault 4th degree revocation-reset for August 25, 2017 8.

William Todd Holifield-possess controlled substance excluding meth/cocaine revocation hearing-petition to withdraw pending order 9. Stewart Kyle Hitt Pre Trail hearing-reset 10. Joshua Seth SneadPossess W/purpose del Meth/Cocaine pre-trail hearing-72 months supervised probation plus court cost and fines

11. George A. Millerrefusal to submit to arrest, possess firearms by certain persons plea & arraignment-reset for Aug 25, 2017 12. Orville Kelly-furnished probation articles, possess controlled substances meth/cocain,possess drug paraphernalia meth cocaine plea of guilty 60 months probation plus court costs and fines 13. Daniele Duncanreset for July 17, 2017 14. Victor T. Penn-felony theft pf porperty lost mislaid or delivered by mistake 15. Carl Nowland-reset Aug 23, 2017 16. Jason Bullock- Reset July 17, 2017

Public Notices Mid-Delta’s Head Start Accepting Applications Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. is accepting enrollment application for the 2017-2017 school year. Ages considered for Head Start children ranges from 3-5 years old.

Children must be at least 3 years old by August 1. Mid-Delta’s Head Start accepts children with severe disbilities and special needs.

The Head Start Program will provide your child with a learning environment and a comprehensive, age appropriate curriculum that leads to School Readiness. To add, Mid-Delta also provides transportation for each child. Applications are available at: Mid-Delta Community Service, Inc.

Participants learning how to tell the age of a tree from its rings.

Monroe County Library continues summer reading program On Friday, June 16 at the Monroe County Library summer reading program children learned about trees and plants.

Special guests John Pressgrove and cowor...ker, David, of the Arkansas Forestry Commission spoke to children about trees, showed them tree rings and taught how to tell a tree's age and some children even had a chance to "test" a piece of tree with a special tool to test it's age. Afterward children made their own tree rings from paper plates, drawing one ring for each year they have been alive. The AFC gave each child a pencil and coloring book.

Other special guests were ladies of the Monroe County Farm Bureau Women's Committee who spoke to the children about seeds, soil and planting. Jana Carroll read the book "Seed, Soil and Sun" and showed examples of foods with seeds such as bell peppers, tomatoes and corn.

Afterward each child got to plant their own squash seed and take it home to watch it grow. Other ladies with the MCFBWC helping were LeAnn Wilkison and daughters, Ashtyn and Libby, and Sandra Kemmer. Tricia

610 South Biscoe Street Helena, AR. 72342 870-338-6406 Applications can also be picker up at your local Head Start Centers (located in Phillips, Monroe and Prairie Counties) or downloaded at www.middeltacommunityservices.o rg. The following documents must be submitted with applications: * Birth Certificate * Immunization Record * Social Security Card * Proof of Income * Proof of Insurance * Physical Examination/Wellness Exam For more information call Cheryl Denson at (870) 338-6406 Ext, 1009 or Deloris Speed or Latasha Dodd at (870) 3387-3444 Visit online at www.middeltacommunityservices.org.

Red Cross holds Blood Drive at Methodist Church

by Sharon Cagle The American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, June 19th at the Hazen United Methodist Church had 18 donations. Those who donated were: Dawanna Keys Kenneth Alexander Connie Starling Nancy Chlapecka

Mary Vanhouten Bradley Hubbard Deborah Mayer Leah Miller Meg Miller Allison Parker Waylon Shadle Gary Shelman Janie Starr Jimmy Tripp, Jr. Katelynn WhitcombCarrell

Clarendon Chamber of Commerce to present fireworks show

Participants in the program got the chance to test the age of a tree with a special tool.

Rogers, program coordinator read "The Gruffalo's Child" and the weekly exercise book "Clap Your Hands." Children turned in their reading journals and since last week, as a group, have read 160 books!

The children enjoyed a treat of ice cream from the Women's Committee, who also gave them several information sheets and pamphlets on farming and plants.

Children also received coloring sheets on trees and leaves and a "watch it grow" journal for their squash from Rogers.

There were 17 children and 17 adults in atten-

dance. Thanks to our special guests and also to Mary Kersey and Beth Lowman for their help with the program.

Public Notice All Prairie County Offices will be closed July 3rd and 4th in observance of Independence Day.

The Clarendon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present "POPS on the POND" at the Donald Branch Fishin' Hole. Come and enjoy a fireworks display at dark

on the 4th of July. You are welcome to bring your own fireworks to shoot, too! This is just another way for the Chamber to give back to the community. Join us!

Prairie County 4-H H members attend Teen Leadership Program Sara Beth Toll and Angela Hoover of Hazen and Aleigha Smith and Isaiah Williams of Hickory Plains represented Prairie County’s 4-H Teen Leader program at the 2017 Arkansas 4-H Teen Leader Conference held June 14-16 at the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center in Ferndale. The Arkansas Teen Leader Conference is a three day conference for 4-H members ages 14-19. Each year the conference focuses on a specific topic and helps prepare teens for leadership responsibilities in their local clubs and counties.

Photo L-R: Isaiah Williams, Angela Hoover, Aleigha Smith, and Sara Beth Toll at the conference.

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