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Community Events Calendar Thursday June 9

DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Hazen Masonic Lodge at Lodge Hall at 7:30 p.m. Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at DeValls Bluff Gym at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday June 11

PC Master Gardeners, “Gardening on the Grand Prairie” fundraiser, Hazen Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. Community Youth Night at Biscoe First Assembly Church from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Movies at the Center showing Hope Bridge at 6:00 p.m. DeValls Bluff Community Center

Monday - Thursday June 13-16 We Believe Basketball Camp at DeValls Bluff Gym 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Monday June 13

Cooking from the Garden by Shea Wilson at 12:05 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. Prairie County Fairgrounds Hazen Chapter #5 OES, Hazen Lodge Hall at 6:15 p.m.

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

New foundation seed facility nears completion as Rice Expo approaches By Ryan McGeeney University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture STUTTGART, Ark. — Agricultural research and extension in Arkansas will soon take a great stride forward as the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture prepares to open its new Foundation Seed Facility for operation in early August. The $8.6 million facility will be part of the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart. Glenn Bathke, program director at the center, said the new facility will be key in making varieties of rice, soybean and wheat foundation seeds, developed by Division of Agriculture researchers, available to seed companies for purchase. “This is a giant leap forward from our original seed processing facility, which was built in 1951,” Bathke said. “It’s much safer and efficient." The facility will manage the certified foundation seeds produced by the Division of Agriculture, which require inspections throughout the entire process, from the field to the point of sale, Bathke said. The facility will be capable of processing as much as 250 bushels of seed an hour, including pre-cleaning, cleaning, sizing and other steps in ensuring the high quality of as many as 25 varieties of seed each year.

Tuesday June 14

Zoo to You Program at 2:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Public Library (all ages) Quorum Court Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Annex Building in Des Arc

Wednesday June 15

Friendship Luncheon at DVB United Methodist Church at 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Thursday June 16

Hazen City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at DeValls Bluff Gym at 6:00 p.m.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's new Foundation Seed Facility in Stuttgart is scheduled to go into full operation in August. “We’ll be able to handle 2016 Arkansas Rice 673-2661, or contact your gender identity, sexual more varieties as well, so Expo, taking place Aug. local Cooperative orientation, national oriwe can keep our seed 10, based at the Grand Extension Service agent. gin, religion, age, disabilportfolio updated much Prairie Center in The University of ity, marital or veteran more effectively,” Bathke Stuttgart. Arkansas System status, genetic informasaid. For more information Division of Agriculture tion, or any other legally Bathke said technicians about the 2016 Arkansas offers all its Extension protected status, and is for machinery involved in Rice Expo, contact the and Research programs an Affirmative the seed handling process Rice Research and and services without A c t i o n / E q u a l are currently onsite to Extension Center at 870- regard to race, color, sex, Opportunity Employer. help manage the installation process. There is still plenty of work to be done before the scheduled Aug. 9 ribbon-cutting ceremony, he said, but things are moving according to By Ryan McGeeney getting planted.” Current prices are hoverplan. U of A System According to the most ing are about $4.57 per Tours of the facility will Division of Agriculture recent estimate from the bushel for winter wheat, be included as part of the May 27, 2016 U.S. Department of according to the USDA. LITTLE ROCK — Even Agriculture’s National “When prices are less as skies routinely darken Agricultural Statistics than $5 a bushel, it’s hard throughout the state with Service, Arkansas grow- to pencil out much of a isolated rainfalls, ers expect to harvest profit,” Kelley said. Arkansas growers are about 150,000 acres of To learn more about preparing for the annual winter wheat in 2016, out Arkansas row crops, conwinter wheat harvest as of approximately 240,000 tact your local May gives way to June. acres planted. Cooperative Extension Jason Kelley, extension “We always lose some Service agent or visit wheat and feed grains acres for various reasons, www.uaex.edu. agronomist for the whether from flooding or The University of University of Arkansas other reasons, probably Arkansas System System Division of more than any of our Division of Agriculture Agriculture, said the other crops,” Kelley said. offers all its Extension 2015-2016 has been a The numbers for both and Research programs “challenging year” for the planted acreage and and services without crop. expected harvest repre- regard to race, color, sex, “For wheat, the biggest sent a steep decline from gender identity, sexual problem we have is that the approximately 1 mil- orientation, national orithere’s just too much rain- lion acres of wheat typi- gin, religion, age, disabilifall,” Kelley said. “And cally planted each season ty, marital or veteran stathose problems started as recently as five years tus, genetic information, last fall when we were ago. or any other legally protrying to plant — we had “It’s down partly due to tected status, and is an a lot of rainfall that pre- the weather, and partly Affirmative Action/Equal vented a lot of acres from due to price,” Kelley said. Opportunity Employer.

State heads into wheat harvest as late spring rains continue

How Foods Can Help Heal Common Ailments

Hazen Masonic Lodge at Lodge Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday June 18

B.F. & Sally Snider Family Reunion, Swilley Lodge, 2328-2390 Hwy 249 Hazen

Sunday June 19

FATHER’S DAY

Monday June 20

Gardening on the Up and Up, Amy Carroll - Ag Agent, demonstrates vertical gardening, best plants to use and other gardening tips at 12:05 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. at Prairie County Fairgrounds

Tuesday June 21

EHC Board Meeting DeValls Bluff Courthouse at 10:00 am

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Have You Seen This Missing Teen

Jenna Grace Keith, 15 years old, Brown hair hazel eyes, Last seen wearing a pink t-shirt and blue jeans at her home in Biscoe Ar. at around 1100 p.m. Friday June 3rd. If you have any information about Jenna's whereabouts please contact the Prairie County Sheriffs Department either via face book or at 870 256 4137. You can remain anonymous if you would like. We are reaching out to everyone for help in bringing this child home safely. Even if you think you might know something that seems small or inconsequential please let us know. Also please keep Jenna's friends and family in your prayers. Information and photo courtesy of Prairie County Sheriff’s Department.

(StatePoint) When you’re not feeling well, conventional wisdom says you should reach for overthe-counter or prescription remedies. But many experts point out that foods have healing properties that can be complementary in helping to treat common ailments and prevent illness. “The concept of using food as medicine isn’t a new one; however, the evolution of society and science has moved us further from this concept,” says Grand Master Nan Lu, OMD, one of the

Upcoming Events at the Museum at the Lower White River Museum State Park Join the staff of Lower White River Museum State Park at the log cabin for a family friendly craft in celebration of National Great Outdoors Month. Activities start at 2 p.m. every Thursday in June. Class sizes are limited; registration is recommended. Thursday, June 9: Learn pearl stringing for all ages with a stretchy pearl bracelet. Thursday, June 16: Explore early photography and nature with sun

art paper prints. Thursday, June 23: Learn the art of basket weaving with a kidfriendly introduction. Thursday, June 30: Discover the importance of stars and make a constellation viewer. Lower White River Museum State Park is also hosting an English paper piecing quilt workshop Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. - noon, and a soap making workshop Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Class

sizes are limited; registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Monica Smith, Museum Program Assistant. Phone (870) 256-3711, E - m a i l : monica.f.smith@arkansas .gov. 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.

country’s foremost teachers and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and author of the new book “Digesting the Universe: A R e v o l u t i o n a r y Framework for Healthy Metabolism Function.” “In my view, we are missing some of the most powerful and supportive steps we can take to remain well and prevent disease and illness.” Lu says the teachings of TCM can help patients deal with the root cause of their problems, rather than just eliminate the symptoms. While complex, he is offering a few quick insights into the subject of food as medicine. • Nutritionists today base their work on the physical and chemical properties of food alone, but this is just half the picture. “There are many immaterial things contained within food as well,” says Lu, who cites Qi, or vital energy, as a key aspect of food you can’t see. • The “right” foods won’t necessarily protect your health by virtue of their properties alone. Good organ function is also necessary for your body to process and digest what you eat. However, foods can help restore balance to an ailing organ system.

• Listen to your body, not cultural beliefs about what is good or bad for you. Lu offers the example of a woman craving sugar or salt during her menstrual cycle. “Assuming she listens to the wisdom of her body and satisfies her craving, she’ll have some chocolate or eat some potato chips. This woman is doing something natural.” • You may have heard of the adage, “you are what you eat.” Lu says to also consider the phrase, “you are what you think,” and avoid a steady diet of negative emotions, which you then must digest and process. Your thoughts impact your body and health, he says. • The next time your stomach is upset, consider reaching for something natural. Ginger can be eaten or used topically to deal with stomach discomfort, reduce inflammation and even lower pain from arthritis. More information about TCM and “Digesting the Universe” can be found at tcmworld.org. While modern science has offered us groundbreaking medications and treatments, traditional healing systems can help patients recognize the root cause of physical conditions for a healthier, more balanced life.


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