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Community Events Calendar Thursday July 13 Masonic Lodge Meeting Lodge Hall 7:30pm DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00pm Tuesday July 18 Book Club/Recipe Swap Hazen Public Library 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Hazen City Council votes to purchase utility tractor on June 15th The Hazen City Council voted to purchase a tractor for the utilities department in a regular meeting on Thursday, June 15. Council members in attendance were David Campbell, Allyson Chlapecka, Tim Juola, Clevella Mosby, Barbara Rogers, and Rick Wiggins.

According to Utilities Manager Phillip Foot, the tractor is needed to mow the grassy areas inside and outside of the on/off ramps at Interstate 40.

Foot stated that due to the size of the area and

especially the steep incline of the sides on the overpass, a larger and wider wheelbase tractor is needed for safety.

Foot presented a cost proposal obtained from Greenway Equipment Company for a 2015 John Deere 5085E Utility Tractor at the cost of $41,250.00. Mayor Duch noted that the tractor could be paid for out of the city's sales tax account.

After the reading of Ordinance #480 presented by Mayor David Duch which waived the compet-

The new gravel parking area that was discussed in the June meeting is now installed.

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6:00pm 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 Saturday July 20 Hazen City Council Meeting 6:00 pm.

Saturday July 22 DeValls Bluff Food Bank Tuesday July 25 Adult Bingo Hazen Public Library 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

The additional sidewalk that was added to allow handicap access to the Splash Pad.

Sheriff’s Report On June 28th of 2017 Larry Saxton was arrested on a outstanding warrant for TERRORISTIC THREATENING , Refusal to submit to arrest.

Bond $ 1000 On July 2nd of 2017 Deshundre Wilson was arrested for Public Intoxication Bond $ 425 On July 8th of 2017 Stephen Woodall was arrested for BATTERY DOMESTIC3RD DEGREE Bond $ 2120 On July 8th of 2017 Veronica Holloway was arrested on a outstanding warrant from Pulaski County.

No Bond The Prairie County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating several ongoing criminal cases, as a result of these ongoing investigations; several items of stolen property have been recovered. These stolen items were recovered from several different communities in Arkansas. Several suspects have been identified and are being investigated.

The Prairie County Sheriff’s Department is seeking any information that helps solve crimes.

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

Net Bag Workshop held at LW River Museum A net bag workshop was held on Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc, Arkansas.

Superintendent Monica Smith and Jon Logsdon of Stuttgart taught six participants to tie nets using a gauge and netting needle, and each person completed their own net bags.

Participants included Bobby and Christa Burrows of Ward, George McCann, Ray Bell of Des Arc, and David and Keri Burke of St. Charles.

Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc is also hosting a free environmental education teacher workshop on Monday, July 31 from 9 a.m.

– 3:30 p.m.

Participants will receive training in two interna-

tionally recognized environmental education programs – Project Learning Tree and Project WET. These programs provide respected and proven environmental education curricula that are approved by the Arkansas Department of Education and TAPP Registry for 6 hours of professional development credit.

Class sizes are limited; registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact the museum at: (870) 2563711 or lowerwhiterivermuseum@arkansas.com.

The Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

itive bidding for the tractor purchase, the council voted unanimously to buy the tractor.

In his monthly report to the council, Foot stated that all of the drinking lines in the city have been flushed and that the natural gas line crossing Hurricane Creek on the east side of Highway 63 has been repositioned.

Police Chief Bradley Taylor reported that a small amount of criminal

mischief has been occurring around town, probably due to the summer school recess. He asked the council members to watch for suspicious activity.

Taylor also told the council that the Police Department now has five full-time and five parttime officers on staff. He also gave them an overview of the current operation of the District Court.

Mayor Duch reported that an additional sidewalk has been added to the new spash pad to provide for handicap access and a graveled parking area would be added to the east side of the park area. He said that a new control box is needed to shorten the cycle span of the splash pad from thirty minutes to fifteen minutes. Duch also reviewed the mosquito abatement program.

City of Hazen purchases new ATV for Fire Dept.

The City of Hazen recently purchased a new John Deere Gator. The ATV will be used when needed by the city for reaching places too small for other vehicles.

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Obituaries Janet MetcalfCohen Janet Metcalf-Cohen, 67 of DeValls Bluff, died Saturday, July 1 at SpringBrook Nursing and R e h a b Center in Hazen.

Janet was b o r n Fe b r u a r y 14, 1950 in D e Va l l s B l u f f , Arkansas to Joseph Andrew Metcalf and Lorene Murphy Metcalf.

She was a lifelong member of Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff. She was a member of the Pastor’s Aide Club, Mission Society and member of the church’s Beautif ication Committee.

A 1968 graduate of Biscoe High School, Janet then went on to further her education career opportunities by enrolling in Shorter College in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Janet begin her career in education at the Holly Grove School District in 1973, where she taught third grade. She won the prestigious Teacher of the Year Award during her tenure. She decided to retire after 35 years of service.

Her parents, two brothers: Vernon Metcalf and Herman Metcalf, and a sister Jolena Metcalf Barnett all preceded Janet in death.

Survivors are her husband of 33 years, Odis Cohen of DeValls Bluff, AR; two sisters-in-law: Willie Nell Metcalf of DeValls Bluff, AR; and Cora Metcalf of Little Rock, AR; her mother in law Willie Cohen of DeValls Bluff, AR; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8 at 2:30 PM at Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 5009 Metcalf Newsome Road in DeValls Bluff with Bishop Sylvester Swanigan officiating.

Internment will take place at Oakland Cemetery by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of

Brinkley (870) 734-2772 www.branscumbfuneralhome.com; email: brans c u m b f u n e r l a home1928@yahoo.com.

Pallbearers are: Tyrus Metcalf, Terry Metcalf, Earl Metcalf, Joseph Larkin, Anthony Larkin and Fred Metcalf Sr.

Phillip Mapps Phillip Mapps, 76, of Des Arc died Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Phillip was born June 16, 1941 in Augusta, Arkansas to Charley and M y r t l e (Hooper) M a p p s .

Phillip served as Chairman of Des Arc Steamboat Days from 1985-1999. He also served the City of Des Arc as Alderman from 1978-1982 and again from 1999-2000 then was elected Recorder Treasure for the years 2001-July 2012.

He attended the Assembly of God Church in Searcy, Arkansas. He is survived by wife, Glenda (McDonald) Mapps, one son, Stephen (Tonya) Mapps, one grandson, Trevor Mapps, one granddaughter, Lauren Mapps, brothers and sisters-inlaw, Betty (Billy) Whittenburg of Carlisle, Jimbo (Donita) McDonald, Jackie (Georgia) McDonald of Des Arc, Charlene Mapps of Globe Arizona, and Patsy Mapps of ElCohone, California, and many nieces and nephews. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Johnny, Willie, Eddie, Jimmy Mapps, four sisters, Alice Robinson, Ann Horne, Gearldine Leonard, Lucy Faulkenberry. Visitation 1:00-2:00 Saturday, First Baptist Church, Des Arc. Funeral services immediately following at 2:00.

Burial, will be in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Bro. Rusty Blann officiating.

Pallbearers are William Whittenburg, Brandon Whittenburg, Justin Whittenburg, Michael McDonald, Chris McDonald, Aaron McDonald, Robbie Evans.

Sign the online guest register at www.garthfuneralhome.com

Reverend Warren pictured with his family at the church reception held on Sunday after church.

Stuttgart First Christian Church holds reception for new pastor The welcoming reception for Rev. Don Warren and his family was on Sunday afternoon, June 25th. at the fellowship hall of First Christian Church, Disciples of

Christ.

Pastors and members from other churches came to visit and welcomed Rev. Warren and his family to the community.

Approximately fifty peo-

By Clevella Mosby Mr. Robert Curlett was in Conway last Tuesday attending the BalentonCurlett family reunion.

Mr. and Mrs. Lonzo (Kay) Penn held their Fourth-of-July Picnic at the Community Center last Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel (Alex) Ramer of Searcy, Miss Mallory Walker and Ms. Clevella Mosby attended a Fourth-of-July cook-out at the home of Mr. and Mr.s Charles Williams.

Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mosby and other family members was Mr. Mosby’s sister Ms. Bernice Mosby from

Wisconsin.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sherrie Williams wife of Minister Maurice Williams were held last Thursday July 6, in Little Rock.

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens were visiting family in Mississippi over the Fourth-of-July.

Funeral services for Mr. Stera Charles (Stevie) Roland were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 7 at the Community Center, here in Hazen. The eulogy was delivered by Rev. Micheal Desmuke from Independence Baptist Church, North Little Rock. Rev. Desmuke is a

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Please keep all our sick and shut-in, in your thoughts and prayers.

Sunday was a day of regular Worship at our area Churches, where Bible Study is held each Wednesday night.

Mr. Mike Mosby is reported to be ok following a minor auto accident.

Happy Birthday Wishes to: Christi Mosby, Eugene Desmuke, Chris Curlett, Shamika Mosby, Thurman (Sonny) Penn, Andi Williams, Elaine Smith and all born in July.

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Condolences extended to the Metcalf and Cohen families of DeValls Bluff; Honey Creek and Biscoe at the recent passing of Mrs. Janet MetcalfCohen.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curlett were in DesArc last Friday evening July 7, having supper at Dondie’s.

Pastoral Anniversary Celebration honoring Rev. and Mrs. Don Crutchfield were held Sunday afternoon at Mt. Caanan Missionary Baptist Church in Carlisle.

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Hazen High School Class of 1967

50th Year Class Reunion!!!

When: Saturday, July 22 at 10:00a.m.

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RSVP Dickie Black at 870-692-3304 Looking forward to hearing from you!!!

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Public hearing scheduled for APC&EC regulation

Gage Johnson and Zac Devore receive first annual Don Vaught Conservation Scholarships The Praire County Conservation District (PCCD) Board of Directors recently announced the recipients

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent Staff Chair Days of field work: 0 Top Soil Moisture: 80% adequate, 20% surplus Sub Soil Moisture: 100% adequate Livestock Condition: 3 Fair Main Activities: Rainfall early week halted all field work and irrigation. Corn was reaching dent stage, early rice was heading, armyworm pressure was detected in rice and soybean fields.

Crop Progress: Corn: 90% Dough, 30% Dent Soybean: 99% emerged, 75% Bloom, 40% Setting Pods Rice: 15% Headed Crop Condition: Corn: 100% Fair Soybean: 90% Fair 10% Poor Rice: 90% Fair, 10% Poor Hay/Pasture: 100% Good

of the first annual Don Vaught Conservation Scholarship: Gage Johnson of Hazen (left) and Zac DeVore of Des

Arc (right). Both of these youn men have completed 60 college hours and are working toward a degree in an agriculture related

career. They will both receive $250.00 towards their education.

Congratulations to both Gage and Zac!!

NORTH LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (APC&EC) will hold a public hearing in North Little Rock Thursday, July 13, 2017, to receive comments on proposed revisions to APC&EC Regulation 23 (Hazardous Waste Management). The hearing will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Room at the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) headquarters, 5301 Northshore Drive, in North Little Rock.

The deadline for submitting written comments on the regulation is 4:30 p.m. (Central Time) July 27, 2017.

Proposed revisions to Regulation 23 include adopting amendments to federal hazardous waste management regulations, 40 C.F.R. Parts 260-279, that were published in the Federal Register between January 13, 2015, and April 17, 2015, and that affect the hazardous waste management program implemented by ADEQ pursuant to the Hazardous Waste Management Act and the APC&EC Regulation 23 concerning Hazardous Waste Management.

These amendments include adoption of the revised definition of “solid waste” and related changes; vacatur of the

Comparable Fuels Rule and the Gasification Rule; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities, and miscellaneous corrections, language, and formatting changes to correct inconsistencies such as typographical errors, incorrect citations, failure to adopt previous final rules in their entirety, etc., between Regulation 23 and the current federal regulations.

A complete listing of the proposed changes to Regulation 23 can be found on the Draft Regulations page on ADEQ’s website at www.adeq.state.ar.us/regs /draft_regs.aspx.

Oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearings, but written comments are preferred in the interest of accuracy.

In addition, written and electronic mail comments will be considered if received no later than 4:30 p.m. (Central Time) July 27, 2017.

Written comments should be delivered or mailed to: Kelly Robinson, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, 5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118. Electronic mail comments should be sent to: regcomment@adeq.state.ar.us

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Paleozoic and Victorian ones 12. Skilled in deception 15. Japan's main island 20. Carl Jung's inner self 22. *Month for NFL pre-season games 24. China-washing tub 25. *Free one is not under contract 26. Popular toy wind instrument 27. Gold, to a chemist 29. *Win "by a ____" 31. *Worldwide leader in sports?

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Holy Temple welcomes you to its 2017 Vacation Bible School!

When: July 17th-20th Where: Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C, Hazen AR Time: 6:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. There will be lots of fun, games, and even a bouncy house!

So come and join us in lifting up the Lord!

Contact Rose Thompson at 501-551-5980 with any questionss

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang Thanks to conservative budgeting and a rebound in consumer spending, the state ended Fiscal Year 2017 with a surplus of $15.7 million.

Individuals and businesses were spending more, so sales taxes were strong at the end of the fiscal year. Employment figures were strong, which meant that Arkansans were paying income taxes.

The strong finish to the fiscal year is an abrupt turnaround from late April, when state agencies were notified they had to trim about $70 million from their spending plans due to concerns about a slowdown in revenue. Arkansas operates under a balanced budget law, therefore agencies must reduce spending when revenues fall off.

Because of the strong finish to the fiscal year, all but $10 million of April’s budget cuts were restored. At the end of the fiscal year, the state spent about $5.35 billion in net general revenue.

That is about $19 million less than the previous year.

In Fiscal Year 2017, which ended on June 30, Arkansas collected $2.337 billion in sales taxes.

That is an increase of 2.1 percent over the previous year. The state sales tax rate is 6.5 percent and

went unchanged from 2016 to 2017. That means the 2.1 percent increase in sales tax revenue represents growth in spending by consumers and businesses. Cities and counties also collect sales taxes, but the revenue from those collections is not part of the state’s final report on Fiscal Year 2017.

Income tax collections for the fiscal year totaled $3.2 billion. That is 2.1 percent above the previous year.

Corporate income tax collections were $434 million, which was almost 11 percent below the previous fiscal year.

Corporate income tax collections traditionally are volatile and hard to gauge because of the timing of moves that corporations make in order to take advantage of state and federal tax laws.

In spite of the difficulty of predicting corporate activity, the $434 million in corporate income taxes collected was 1.1 percent above what budget officials had forecast.

Public schools receive the largest portion of state taxes. They are budgeted to get $2.19 billion this year.

The Department of Human Services administers Medicaid, the food stamp program, drug and alco-

hol abuse centers, treatment of people with disabilities and long term care for senior citizens. DHS will get about $1.55 billion of state taxes this year and even more from federal taxes. The operation of prisons will cost the state more than $341 million.

Parole, probation and work release will cost an additional $79 million.

The state distributes about $700 million a year to colleges and universities.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 22 states had to adjust spending this fiscal year to meet budget shortfalls.

The financial status of most states is stable, but a majority of states report their main challenge is to meet a growing demand for services at the same time that their revenue stream is flat. States whose economies rely on energy sources, such as oil and gas, are dealing with flat revenue caused by relatively low energy prices. Low commodity prices are a concern in states that depend heavily on agriculture. The uncertain future of Medicaid is a source of concern for many governors and state budget officials.

7-s step guide to healthy savings habits for children As Jodi walked to class that day the freshman noticed a large circle of booths spread out across the main courtyard of campus.

Scattered among the booths was one giving away free t-shirts with the school’s mascot on it.

All Jodi had to do to get the free swag was fill out a form. As a bonus she would receive this little plastic card that was practically free money.

Or so she thought. Four years later she was stuck with a $5,000 t-shirt thanks to the debt she rang up.

Children who learn the importance of saving money at a young age are much better prepared to manage their money independently once they are grown,” says Eric H u t c h i n s o n (http://erichutchinsonfinancial.com), certified financial planner and author of the book “The Financial Briefing.”

Jodi’s parents never talked to her about debt.

Or how she could have bought a similar t-shirt with cash, stashed away a matching amount in an emergency fund and been in the clear financially by the time she graduated.

Instead she has joined the average college graduate in America who leaves school with more than $5,600 in credit card debt alone.

Hutchinson recommends that children begin to build an emergency fund as soon as they can so

they can have some money saved up and understand the principals of savings and creating an emergency account by the time they become young adults.

Here are seven ways to help your child develop a lifetime emergency fund: Encourage kids to save something. Whether it be a 10-year-old stashing away a dollar or teenagers opening a savings or checking account, get kids in the habit of saving no matter how small the amount.

Help kids balance treats and sacrifices. Help your kids by setting, and meeting goals. Once those goals are met allow them a little withdrawal to buy something for themselves.

Loose change goes to the emergency fund. Loose change can add up, so don’t let kids discard those pennies or leave them lying in the parking lot – no matter if they are heads or tails up.

Set an example.

Children don’t miss much, and if they don’t see you saving, they might wonder why they need to save.

Keep kids away from credit as long as possible.

Credit card companies have large marketing budgets and much of those funds are spent on marketing to older teenagers. Make sure he or she understands what credit pitfalls could lie ahead.

Schedule money meetings. Meet with your

child at regular intervals so that you can discuss their emergency account, answer questions and discuss money issues he or she might encounter.

Help kids set up a real budget. The earlier kids learn to manage a budget, the easier things will be down the line. Younger kids can start learning by jotting their plusses and minuses down on a piece of paper, while older kids can be introduced to budgeting on software and apps.

“Circumstances are always changing as people grow older,” Hutchinson says. “I would recommend going over each year’s changing needs with your kids. The emergency fund has to adapt and be ready for whatever circumstances might pop up.”

About Eric Huthinson, CEric Hutchinson () is a certified financial planner of experience in the areas of financial planning, investments, estate and tax planning. Hutchinson has professional affiliations with The Financial Planning Association, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and the Investment Management Consultants Association.

His new book “The Financial Briefing,” distills time-tested wisdom based on decades of professional experience and provides an overview of many of the financial and life issues everyone will face at some point.

What to know about eye health (StatePoint) Did you know that doctors now recommend that children as young as six months old should have their first comprehensive eye exam?

And not only is correcting vision problems crucial for happiness and success, but an eye exam can detect such health problems as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Experts say eye care should be a lifelong com-

mitment, with eye exams beginning in infancy and progressing at different intervals as you age.

Unfortunately, visits to the eye doctor can be a financial hurdle for families without vision insurance.

To help these families overcome this obstacle, the vision care experts at VSP have built a free online service at vsp.com where you can now find eye doctors and affordable

vision plans.

“Little eyes are precious things to protect, and ensuring our kids can see well grants them not only a richer view of the world, but better tools to learn,” says Tracie Fobes, the blogger behind Penny Pinchin’ Mom. “Thankfully, we have great vision insurance, and keeping up on our kids’ vision care has not been a financial burden.”

For the first time since the end of the recession, a significant number of states find themselves facing budget shortfalls.

In fact, a recent report from the National Conference of State Legislatures suggests 22 states are addressing budget shortfalls as their fiscal year comes to an end.

We are pleased to report that Arkansas is not one of them. This week, we received the end of the year revenue report and learned the state has ended the fiscal year with a surplus of $15.7 million.

This is the 7th year in a row Arkansas has ended the year with a surplus.

The fiscal year ended above forecast as a result of improving growth in major categories of collec-

tions in the final quarter.

In the month of June alone, revenue increased by more than $25 million of what had been previously forecasted.

Gross general revenue totaled $6.5 billion for fiscal year 2017. After tax refunds and special expenditures, the net general revenue totaled $5.3 billion. This amount was $19 million below fiscal year 2016.

The breakdown of the revenue is as follows: ·Individual Income Taxes totaled $3.2 billion.

That is $66.5 million more than last year. ·Sales and Use Tax totaled $2.33 billion. That is $48 million more than last year. ·Corporate Income Taxes totaled $4.3 billion. That is a decrease of $52.9 mil-

lion from last year.

Individual income tax refunds increased by 21% from last year. Corporate income tax refunds were down 2.1% from last year.

These numbers are not only useful for planning a state budget, they are a reflection of the day to day life of Arkansans.

They show us if our constituents are doing better financially than they were the year before.

They also show us where we can improve policy to ensure families continue to get the services they need without being overburdened by taxes.

To find more information about the revenue for the state or to check out monthly reports, visit www.dfa.arkansas.gov.

Tips for students moving to college (StatePoint) Moving into your own place is a milestone that makes you feel like a grown-up. And with the new school year approaching, you may be thinking about signing a lease for your first apartment or sharing a house with roommates. So now what? As you head to campus, here are important tips to consider before and after you sign on the dotted line: Pick Your Place Every property offers different features, so do your homework before locking into a lease.

Compare amenities for each rental to decide which fits your needs best. Is location the most important factor? Does a big bathroom top your list? Will you have a set parking spot or on-site laundry?

Next, shop around.

Websites like Trulia can keep you on-budget by offering quick and easy cost comparisons.

Consider living with a roommate to split rent and other expenses.

Make sure you understand the contract before you sign. Who pays for utilities? Who is responsible for repairs? What happens if you break the lease? Read the contract thoroughly, and ask the right questions.

Peace of Mind Once you’re moved in,

find a secure place for valuables like jewelry and electronics such as laptops and tablets. Your landlord may require you to have renters insurance in case of theft or damage to your property, but if not, it’s a good idea to review your options.

Often times your personal items are covered under your parents’ existing homeowners policy, but not always. At Erie Insurance, for example, single, full-time students under 24 are automatically covered. But, part-time students or students 24 and older may need to get their own renters insurance.

A renters policy can cover your personal property inside and out of the home. So, your laptop or bicycle would be covered if it was stolen while you were at a coffee shop or anywhere else.

In addition to damage or theft, renters insurance can cover additional living costs caused by a covered property loss beyond your normal living expenses -- even if it’s not your fault. For instance, your neighbor could accidentally start a fire or overflow a bathtub, ruining your apartment and its contents. Renters insurance can offer a place to stay during these unforeseen circumstances.

And in case you’re con-

cerned about the cost of renters insurance, it may be less than you think.

For example, if you have a car, you may be able to bundle your auto and renters insurance together for a multi-policy discount, which in some cases may add only a few dollars a month to your total cost.

Protect Your Ride Sharing your ride with a friend for a grocery run?

Remember insurance usually follows the car – not the driver. That means you should be covered if your friend gets into an accident with your vehicle. But be sure to review your policy before giving anyone the keys.

Consider a parking plan, since space on campus is usually limited, especially if your rental agreement doesn’t include a designated spot. Find a well-lit area, ideally with some form of security.

Don’t forget to lock your car, and always store packages or valuables in the trunk or take them with you.

Another option? Leave your car at home. Many college campuses are walkable, so you might not even need a car.

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LEGAL NOTICE Propped Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy For Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 To and Including June 30, 2019 The Board of Directors of HAZEN School District No 2 of PRAIRIE County, Arkansas, in compliance with the requirements of Amendments No. 40 and No. 74 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and of Ark. Code Ann. 6-13-622, has prepared, approved and hereby makes public the proposed budget of expenditures, together with the tax rate, as follows: 1.Salary Fund Expenditures $3,700,000.00 2.

Instructional Expense $375,000.00 3.Maintenance & Operation Expense $415,000.00 4 . D e d i c a t e d Maintenance and Operation Expenditures $0.00 5. Pupil Transportation Expense $250,000.00 6.Other Operating Expense $0.00 7.Non-Bonded Debt Payment $0.00 8.Bonded Debt Payment $354,031.26

9.Building Fund Expense $0.00 To provide for the foregoing proposed budget of expenditures, the Board of Directors proposes a total school tax rate (state and local) of 33.83 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this school District. The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax

levy of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 33.83 mills includes 26.43 mills specifically voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness, The surplus revenues produced each year by the debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.

The total proposed school tax levy of 33.83 mills represents the same rate presently being collected.

GIVEN this 22ND day of MAY, 2017.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HAZEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS

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4-H H holds “Wild West” themed day camp at fair grounds

All kids deserve a summer camp experience, and the Prairie County 4-H program looks forward to providing that opportunity locally each year. 4-H Day Camps were recently held for youth ages 5-8 and 9-13 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds.

This year’s camp theme was “Wild West,” and participants had access to fun and educational activities including archery, cooking, crafts, stick horse barrel racing, Barnyard Olympic-style games and more.

Although day camps may be over for the summer, the 4-H fun doesn’t

have to be! We currently have three 4-H clubs that meet throughout the year for youth to be involved in: The Grand Prairie 4-H Club in Hazen, The Little 4-Hers Club in Des Arc, and the Prairie County Teen Leader Club. For more information about the 4-H youth development program and how you can get involved, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870998-2614 or email smwilson@uaex.edu. Like us on F a c e b o o k : prairiecoarkansas4h or follow us on Instagram: @prairieco4h. 4-H is the youth development com-

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