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The ability to read well is one of the most crucial skills we can give our students, and today I’d like to encourage you to join in our efforts to build a culture of reading in Arkansas. Reading is not simply one skill of many that we choose to master.

On Thursday, July 7, the Marion County Budget Committee (MCBC) met at 5:30 p.m. to discuss proposed ordinances to be considered by the full Quorum Court (QC) on Tuesday, July 12, at 6 p.m. Claudia Brigham, Marty Nickels, Talon Vancuren, James Underwood and Joyce McCalla, Chairperson of the committee were all in attendance.

Fayetteville — Washington Regional’s Medical Records Department, currently located in Washington Regional Medical Center, will begin serving patients at a new location effective Wednesday, July 13. The new location will provide easier access for patients and is located across the street from the hospital at 3318 N. Northhills Blvd., Ste. 110.

Another low-cost Spay and Neuter Clinic is in the books. Last week, Have-A-Heart (HAH hosted the clinic where 43 dogs and 63 cats were spayed or neutered. Just imagine how many unwanted puppies and kittens that will have prevented!

On Monday, June 27, at 7 p.m., the Flippin School Board met in the old cafeteria to discuss new hires, student transfers and changes to the handbook and district policies. Curt Bryant, Roger Leonard, Brent Mitchell and Brian Benedict were in attendance while Stacie Goldsmith was absent. Superintendent, Kelvin was in attendance along with Principals, Tracie Luttrell, Gregg Yarbrough and Dale Horn.