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Meet and Greet By Rosie Davenport Meet your local North Central Arkansas Team with Operation Christmas Child on July 16, 2022, at Holy Smokes BBQ in Mountain Home from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Summer is here. Have you thought about some of the issues that was a problem to us last year and want to address this year? One of those nuisances might be sandburs. We may be thinking about them now as we are barefoot in the yard and encounter those painful burrs.

Research has shown that 90 percent of a person’s brain develops in the first five years of life. That is why a child’s experiences and relationships during that time are critically important.

Little Rock – The Arkansas School Safety Commission is meeting frequently 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.

Veterans Fair at the Fairgrounds Submitted by Kit Mason, Sr. Living Operations Manager, Good Samaritan Society On July 16, Baxter County Veteran Benefits Fair is scheduled at 10 a.m.

Today I’d like to talk about the Fourth of July, or Independence Day, in Arkansas, the state with enough lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and outdoor festivals to accommodate 3 million Arkansans and visitors as we celebrate the 246 years of our Nation’s independence. And of particular importance, is our beautiful state parks.

If you are like me, there were few days on the calendar that I looked forward to more than the last day of school when I was young. As a parent, I understand how challenging the summer months are to keeping kids busy. Communities offer specialized programs to engage youth through public library reading programs, sports camps and Boys and Girls Clubs. For young people aiming to challenge themselves and make a difference in the lives of others, there is the Congressional Award.

Fayetteville — Washington Regional has introduced a new obstetric (OB) emergency department located in its Women and Infants Center to increase access to care for pregnant patients with 24/7 care from a team of board-certified obstetricians. In addition to providing care for pregnant patients who seek care in the OB emergency department, these obstetricians will also act as OB hospitalists, providing care for laboring patients at the Women and Infants Center until their OB/GYN arrives. They will also deliver babies of patients who do not have an OB/GYN.