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USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

(Clay County, Arkansas) – Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Clay County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline. “In order to comply with USDA program eligibility requirements, all producers must file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said CED Marty L. Conley, FSA’s County Executive Director in Clay County. “Our FSA staff is available to assist producers in completing acreage reports, including providing maps.”

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Preparing for the 4th . . .

The veterans of Rapert-Poynor Post #8347 met on 7:30 a.m. in the yard of Don Miller last Saturday to work on their 4 of July float. The VFW Post spent approximately $300 locally in candy that they threw to children along the parade route. These men not only care about their country, but they also care about Corning and try to involve themselves in events that improve the town. They supply U.S. flags in town, provide a collection box at the community center for discarded flags, brighten the Christmas holiday providing presents to area families in need and participate in events such as the Hop Alley Rally. When called upon by community members, they answer the call. Corning is blessed to have these civicminded patriots.

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Corning Schools Summer Program

MONDAY: Hot Ham and Cheese, Chips, Veggie Sticks, Chilled Fruit, Surprise Dessert TUESDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Biscuit, Chilled Fruit WEDNESDAY: Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato, Fries, Baked Beans, Chilled Fruit THURSDAY: Chicken Spaghetti, Steamed Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Hot Roll, Chilled Fruit FRIDAY: Turkey Wrap, Lettuce & Tomato, Chips, Veggie Sticks, Chilled Fruit, Cookie .

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Senior Citizens Lunch Menu

MONDAY: Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, 1 serving Bourbon Roast Beef, 3z slice, Baked Potato, 1 potato, Key West Vegetable Blend, 4z spoodle Chocolate Pudding, #8 scoop TUESDAY: BBQ chicken Thighs, 1 each, Three Bean Salad, 4z spoodle, Southwest Slaw, 4z spoodle, Cornbread, 3x2.5” pc, Orange Fluff, 4z spoodle WEDNESDAY: Baked Spaghetti, 6z ladle, Italian Green Beans, 4z spoodle, Broccoli Raisin Salad, #8 scoop, Garlic Herb Breadstick, 1 each, Hot Peached Delight, #8 scoop THURSDAY: BBQ Pork Chops, 1 chop, Black Eyed Peas, 1/2 cup, Corn on the Cob, 1/2 each, banana pudding, #8 scoop FRIDAY: Pineapple Chunks, 4z spoodle, Rotisserie Chicken Breast, 1 breast, Cornbread Dressing, #8 scoop, Collard Greens, 4z spoodle, Choice of Roll, 1 Each .

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Reproductive rights rally held in Piggott

A peaceful protest was held on Saturday, July 2 at 1 p.m. at the Eastern District Courthouse in Piggott. The Clay County Reproductive Rights Rally was the idea of Jenna Little of Rector. Little said she decided to hold the rally due to the overturning of Roe v. Wade as she felt an overwhelming urge to stand up for herself as well as her sisters and niece. “Every single one of my sisters and I have faced miscarriages and a few of us have had to receive medical “abortions,” also known as a D&C, as a result of incomplete miscarriages. I feel, at the rate we are going now, abortion bans will continue to become even more strict and incredibly dangerous for the women of Arkansas,” explained Little. “Many legislators have no medical training and are not qualified to determine what an emergency is when it comes to pregnancy complications. This is problematic in cases that lead to sepsis and ectopic pregnancies. Women that are victims of incest and rape should have their rights protected if either result in pregnancy. Arkansas, I believe, ranks second in the nation for rape cases. We must protect our women and our children from being forced to birth the children of their abusers. The government has no place dictating what anyone does with their body.”

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State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas School Safety Commission is meeting frequently in order to have an initial report ready for the governor and legislators by August 1. The commission has been charged with updating its original report, which was issued in November of 2018.

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Corning 4 th of July Parade Winners

Best Clown Nathaniel Miller Best Decorated Bicycle Max Jordan Best Golf Cart Bubba’s Place Daycare Float Winners: Best Decorated First National Bank Most Colorful VFW Rapert-Poynor Post #8347 Most Original First Baptist Church Most Commercial First National Bank Best Float in Parade Old Reyno Freewill Baptist Church Judges Award Old Reyno Freewill Baptist Church Horse Category: Best Man Rider & Horse Horse and Wagon Terry Grubb and Tammy Ballard Best Woman Rider & Horse Elena Guthrie Best Child Rider & Horse Braxton Godwin .

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