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A representative of the Texarkana Social Security office will be in Prescott at the courthouse November 30 and December 28.

Supplemental Security Income pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who do not own much or have much income. SSI is not just for adults. Monthly checks can be paid to disabled and blind children. To find out if you are eligible call 1-800-772-1213.

To any woman who would like to get together with another woman to pray may get in touch with the local area contact person of Moms in Touch, Beth Ward, at 870-887-6376.

For the past three years the local schools have been covered in prayer by a group of moms who meet on Tuesdays at 1:45 at First Baptist Church to pray for one hour.

Diabetic education will have its next meeting Thursday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Extension Homemakers kitchen at the Clark County Fairgrounds, one mile south of Arkadelphia on Highway 67.

The meeting is about artificial sweeteners with the speaker being Rosemary Rodibaugh, food and nutrition specialist, Cooperative Extension, University of Arkansas.

The meeting will be sponsored by AllCare Pharmacy and Nevada County Cooperative Extension.

If anyone needs transportation from Prescott meet at the extension office between 1:00 and 1:15.

On November 10 at 10 a.m. Beverly Healthcare of Prescott will be celebrating Veterans Day with a flag ceremony and guest speakers. Free health screenings will be offered to the public. Everyone is invited to attend for refreshments and fellowship.