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Community Events Calendar Thursday June 15 Hazen City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00pm - 7:00pm GFWC Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Murry’s Restaurant Hazen Sunday June 18 Fathers Day Monday June 19 Red Cross Blood Drive Hazen United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 2:00pm - 6:00pm Tuesday June 20 DeValls Bluff Public Library Adult Bingo 11:30pm - 12:30pm

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

PC Sheriff’s Department reports on theft and destruction in the Cross Roads area The Prairie County Sheriff’s Department have interviewed numerous persons alleged to have been involved in this incident. Two suspects have admitted their involvement in the theft and destruction of the tractors and mail boxes.

Both suspects have adamantly denied that anyone else was involved with the theft and destruction of the tractors and mail boxes. The suspects stated that they did not have any reason for doing what they did, nor did they have any kind of grudge or anger toward the property owner of the tractors or the mail boxes.

Below is a brief summary of this incident.

On Sunday the 28th of May 2017 , two suspects walked to the Ronnie Simmons farm located at Cain Road and Hwy 86, the suspects then walked about the Ronnie Simmons farm shooting a pistol for fun, the two suspects then entered a John Deere tractor and stole the ignition key and left.

Approximately two days later on Tuesday the 30th of May 2017 at about midnight the same two suspects walked back to the Ronnie Simmons Farm located on Cain road and Hwy 86.

The suspects stole a John Deere tractor and drove it a short distance away from the farm shop area. The John Deere tractor became stuck in mud. At some point after this the Case tractor was stolen and used to continually ram the front and side of the John Deere tractor, causing Major Damage.

Both suspects then left the area in the stolen Case tractor. The Case tractor was then driven west on Crossroads road and North on Graham road up to Hwy 13 near the Hickory Plains area.

While the suspect was driving the stolen tractor down the highway, the suspects broke out all the windows of the tractor while it was moving, leaving glass debris in many areas of the road on

their way up to Hwy 13.

Once At hwy 13, the suspects turned around and started driving the stolen Case tractor back the way they had came from, on the way back the

Wednesday June 21 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30am - 2:00pm Thursday June 22 Commodities First United Methodist Church Hazen 11:00am - 2:00pm Monday June 26 Hazen School Board Meeting High School Library 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tuesday June 27 Bingo Adult Hazen Public Library 11:00am - 12:00pm Saturday June 27 Prairie County Retired Teachers Trip to Eureka Springs 8:30am

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suspects and drove the tractor over approximately 25 mailboxes.

The suspects then drove the Case tractor back to Hwy 86 , the suspects then drove the Case tractor south on Hwy 86 to Watensaw Creek. The Case tractor was then driven into the Watensaw Creek and submerged in water.

The suspects then walked back home.

The suspects was very quickly identified and investigated.

One suspect is a 21 year old adult male that lives in the area, the second suspect is juvenile from a neighboring community.

Two Criminal Case files was prepared and submitted to the Prairie County Prosecutor.

The Adult suspect was charged with the following : Theft of Property Class B Felony ( 2 Counts )

Criminal Mischief in the first degree Class B Felony ( 2 Counts ) Breaking and Entering Class D Felony ( 3 Counts ) Endangering the Welfare of a Minor Class D Felony ( 1 Count ) Criminal Mischief in the Second degree Class A Misdemeanor Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Class A Misdemeanor The Juvenile suspect’s case file was referred to the Juvenile Court to be dealt with.

Please be aware that no information may be released about the Juvenile or their pending case unless that juvenile is criminally charged as a adult.

The Prairie County Sheriff's Department supports all our hard working farmers.

Pictures and text courtesy of the PC Sheriff’s Department.

Red Cross Blood Drive set for June 19 The American Red Cross will make their regular visit to the Hazen United Methodist Church, 295 North Hazen avenue on Monday, June 19th for the community Blood drive. The time will be from 2pm to 6pm. It is an opportunity for you to give the gift of life, whether it is a transfusion for a cancer patient, someone facing surgery or the victim of an accident.

It is important to remember there is always a need.

To be a donor, you must be at least 16 years or older, weight at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Also, those who are 16 years of age must have signed parental consent form. Forms will be available at the Hazen United Methodist Church. If you are taking

antibiotics for infection you are exempt. Most other medications are acceptable if they are taken to control a problem. Persons who have been cancer free for five years will be accepted. A donor card or photo ID, are required. Donating blood is quick, easy and may help as many as four patients.

Blood is especially needed for this time of year.

Please mark your calendar on Monday, June 19, 2017 for an opportunity to make a difference for those in need.

The need is constant; the gratification is instant-give blood.

You can schedule an appointment by going to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: FUMCHazen

White River Museum to celebrate Greater Outdoors month Join the staff of Lower White River Museum State Park for a family friendly craft in celebration of National Great Outdoors Month. Crafts at the Cabin activities start at 2 p.m. every Wednesday in June: June 14: Step back in time as you make a cornhusk doll.

June 21: Have fun with chores as you learn about wash day.

June 28: Learn about river travel by making a functional wooden paddleboat.

Lower White River

Museum State Park is also hosting a net bag workshop on Saturday, July 8 at 10 a.m. Fishing was a way of life for people along the lower White River, and making nets was a valuable skill.

Learn the ropes of tying knots using a net needle and block as you make a net bag.

Class sizes are limited; registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact the museum at: (870) 2563711 or lowerwhiterivermuseum@arkansas.com.

Strohl Family anounced as Farm Family of the Year The Strohl Family was nominated Farm Family of the Year for 2017. For more information on David and Cindy along with their daughters Taylor and Whitney see the Farm Family Edition of the Grand Prairie Herald in July.

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Obituaries Donna Wesson Donna Leigh Rogers Wesson was born January 30, 1958 in Silver City, New Mexico to Don and Lela Mae McNeill Rogers.

Don na went to be with the L O R D e a r l y Thursday morning June 1, 2017.

Donna contracted a bone infection after three back surgeries. She was also diagnosed with lung cancer and was sent home with hospice, where she lost her battle.

Donna graduated from Des Arc High School in 1975. She was a student in the nursing program at EACC and graduated in the early 1990’s, and also received a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech University Donna enjoyed traveling, especially on motorcycles.

She lived a full life and said she had done everything she ever wanted to do. She was a good friend to many and will be missed by all who knew her. Donna was a member of Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church.

Donna is survived by daughter, Carmen Rogers, mother, Lela Mae Rogers, sister, Diane Taylor, brother Steve Rogers and wife, Sheila, nieces, Autum (Justin) Reddin, Robyn (Tyler) Greb, Ashley (Blake) Heitman, one great niece, two great nephews, special friend, Tom “Blue” Berchem and her fur baby Glitter. She is preceded in death by her father, Don Ellis “Chunk” Rogers only four days earlier.

Visitation was held Monday June 12, 2017 at 5:30 P M with a memorial service immediately following at 6:30, both at Lakeside Baptist

Missionary Church.

Bro.

Eddie Addison officiating.

Cremation arrangements

by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.c om

Anthony Reinhart Anthony L. Reinhart Jr, 84, of Stuttgart passed away peacefully at his home Friday morning June 9, 2017. He was born on the family farm Dec. 29, 1932 to Anthony L. and Bernadine Reinhart.

Anthony was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, graduate of Stuttgart High School in 1950, and served in the United States Army from Oct. 31, 1955 thru Aug. 21, 1957. After the military, he returned to the family farm where he worked with his Dad. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kathleen Henderson.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Reinhart; one daughter, Carol (Robert) Windle of Jonesboro; and two sons, Edward Reinhart of Dallas, Texas and Lee (Angelia) Reinhart of Stuttgart; five grandsons, Adam (Kayleigh), Anthony, and Malcolm Windle, and James and Jackson Reinhart; and three sisters, Rose Marie Smetanka, Margaret Elizabeth Rulon, and Delores R. Johnson.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

Cleborn Smith Cleborn R. Smith, 78, of Des Arc died Wednesday.

Survivors include his wife, Mary, three daughters, Janice Sears, Tressia Henard, Phyllis Pirtle, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother.

Visitation is 1-2 p.m.

Sunday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. www.garthfuneralhome.c om.

Biscoe Extension Homemakers continue Medicare help assistance Biscoe Extension Homemakers Continue Medicare Help Assistance As part of Biscoe EHC’s Community Service project, ‘Sowing Seeds of Kindness’, members continue to assist anyone eligible for the Medicare Savings Program and the Extra Help apply for free.

You may be able to on your Medicare costs.

If you can’t afford Medicare premiums or other medical costs, you may be able to get help.

Medicare Savings Programs may help pay Medicare Part A (Medical Insurance) premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Extra Help is a Medicare program that may help pay Medicare prescription

drug (Part D) deductibles, premiums, and copayments. You need to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan to get Extra Help.

How do you apply for

these programs? Contact Medicare trained counselors Mitzi Osborne, Biscoe EHC president at 870-734-7010 or Lennie Holmes at 870-734-7152.

They can assist you in

Ebony Events

By Clevella Mosby Mrs. Andrea Williams is reported to be feeling better; following an emergency room visit and return home, she was keeping a doctor appointment last Monday, she was accompanied by her husband Charles.

The Ministers and Deacons Fellowship Alliance Meeting was held Saturday morning June 3, at Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Hazen.

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens were keeping doctor appointments last week.

Congratulations and all the best to the recently wed couple; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Adkins of Look-Out Arkansas.

Pastoral Anniversary Celebrations honoring Rev. Charles Morehead Sr. and his wife Sis Dorothy Morehead were

held Sunday June 4, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Upper Hill (Biscoe). The Spoken Word was delivered by Rev. Jerome Harris pastor, Mt. Arratt Baptist Church in Beebe. The Moreheads and St. Paul were celebrating Seventeen years of spiritual service.

Ms. Bearnell Ross was keeping a doctor appointment last Wednesday, hope her report was a good one.

Mr. Luther Walker is reported to be doing well at this writing; also Mrs. Dorothy Rounsville; Ms. Hannah Medlock; Ms. Ruby Thomas; Ms. Georgetta Penn; and Ms. Ruby Smith. Please keep all our sick and shut-in, in your thoughts and prayers.

Rev. and Mrs. Henry

Dabner from Cascoe visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curlett last Monday and also Mrs. Dabner and Mrs. Curlett visited Mrs. Andrea Williams.

Sunday was a regular Worship at our Community and area Churches. Bible Study is held each Wednesday night at Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Happy Fathers’ Day to: Mr. Jake Mosby Jr; Mr. Robert L. Curlett; Mr. Clarence R. Owens; Mr. Bill Rounsville; Mr. Luther Walker; Mr. Chyde Qualls; and Mr. Willie Taylor.

Condolences extended to Mr. Larry Adkins and family of DeValls Bluff at the recent passing of his uncle; Mr. Leo Adkins of Look-Out (Roe) Arkansas.

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Thank You We would like to thank everyone for the kindness shown to our family during our loss. Thank you for the cards, food, texts, phone calls, flowers and most of all for your prayers. They are what helped get us through this difficult time. We will surely miss her and it was so obvious that others will too with the outpouring of love that was shown.

Bobby Ingle Carla Nichols & family Jeff Carter & family Terri Dixon & family

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City of Hazen 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand, and be involved in, the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.

Where Does Our Drinking Water Come From?

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our sources of water are two wells that pump from the Claiborne Group Aquifer.

How Safe Is The Source Of Our Drinking Water?

The Arkansas Department of Health has completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for the City of Hazen. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our sources of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water sources have been determined to have a medium susceptibility to contamination. You may request a summary of the Source Water Vulnerability Assessment from our office.

What Contaminants Can Be In Our Drinking Water?

As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; Pesticides and herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; Radioactive contaminants which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to assure tap water is safe to drink, EPA has regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Am I at Risk?

All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from small amounts of contamination. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. In addition, EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by microbiological contaminants are also available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline.

Lead and Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested.

Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

How Can I Learn More About Our Drinking Water?

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Phillip Foot, Utility Manager, or Beth Lewis, Utilities Assistant, at 870255-4521. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. We currently have meetings on the fourth Thursday, each month, at 6:00 PM at 111 N Hazen Ave. TEST RESULTS We routinely monitor for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The test results table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2016. In the table you might find terms and abbreviations you are not familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions: Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – unenforceable public health goal; the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

NA – Not applicable Parts per billion (ppb) - a unit of measurement for detected levels of contaminants in drinking water. One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Parts per million (ppm) – a unit of measurement for detected levels of contaminants in drinking water. One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang The Highway Commission voted to begin an effort to put a proposal on next year’s ballot, so that Arkansas voters can decide whether to increase spending on highway and bridge improvements.

The vote was 5-to-0. The details will be worked out during future meetings and the Commission expressed hopes that a final plan would be ready

by October. After the substance of a highway program is finalized, supporters of the initiative can begin collecting signatures.

The governor has said that voters should have an opportunity to vote on a highway plan. During the 2017 regular session earlier this year, a bill to put a highway program on the ballot failed in the House of Representatives.

In statewide elections in 2011 and again in 2012, Arkansas voters approved major highway programs.

In 2011 voters approved the Interstate Rehabilitation Program, which authorized the issuance of $575 million in bonds that the Highway Commission used to match federal funding to pay for more than $1 billion in highway improvements.

In 2012, voters approved a half-cent sales tax, which will last until 2023, to finance the Connecting Arkansas Plan. It will pay for $1.8

billion in road and bridge projects.

The bill that failed in the House of Representatives would have allowed voters to decide whether to levy a 6.5 percent sales tax on wholesale fuel, to authorize a bond issue. The plan would have financed a highway program of about $200 million a year.

In a special session last year the legislature voted to dedicate 25 percent of each year’s budget surplus to the Highway Department. Legislators also approved some transfers of funds within state government to increase highway funding by about $50 million a year without raising any taxes.

The Highway Commission did not decide whether to promote an initiated act, which will require 67,887 signatures of registered voters in order to be placed on the 2018 ballot, or a constitutional amendment, which will require 84,859 signatures.

Those signatures must be submitted to the Secretary of State for verification by July of 2018, in order for the measure to be on the ballot in November of 2018.

In the coming months, highway officials will work with business leaders, economic developers, contractors, truckers, elected officials and consultants to determine the

size and scope of the highway proposal. They also will determine the funding mechanism, with an eye towards choosing the method that is most likely to be approved by Arkansas voters.

The head the Arkansas Trucking Association said that the group would prefer a simple increase in motor fuels taxes. A penny a gallon increase would generate about $14 million a year in additional revenue for the state Highway Department. However, some highway officials questioned whether the public would approve an increase in gasoline taxes.

In recent years, efforts to transfer general revenue to the highway department have failed.

State general revenue collections pay for education, prisons, health care and numerous other services provided by state agencies.

Highway funding is generated by user fees and gas taxes, and is considered special revenue because it is dedicated solely to the Highway Department.

A significant part of the effort will be to inform voters how much the plan would cost, and where the money would be spent.

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City of Hazen opens Splash Pad New New Books

Since We Fell - Dennis Lehane Secret Slave - Anna Ruston Dragon Teeth - Michael Crichton A Court of Wings and Ruin - Sarah J. Maas Lord of Shadow Cassandra Clare Clay Play - Children’s Project Book Cade’s Redemption Robert Vaughan Cade’s Revenge - Robert Vaughan One True Mate-1- Lisa Ladew One True Mate-2- Lisa Ladew One True Mate-3- Lisa Ladew One True Mate-4- Lisa Ladew The Avenging Angel -

Mayor David Duch prepared to cut the ribbon in honor of the Splash Pad opening on Friday, June 2nd. The Splash Pad is located in the Town and Civic Park and is open to the public.

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Hazen Cemetery Donations In Memory of: Loved ones, James Price, Barbara Schlenker and others.

By: Marie Price In Memory of: Charley and Jennie McWebb By: Freda Lenderman Upkeep: Gail Cox Elizabeth Kerr

appreciated for the upkeep of the cemetery and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92, Hazen, Arkansas 72064. Donations have dropped off and we would really like for you to consider making a donation for your loved ones buried in the Hazen Cemetery.

Upkeep expenses never stop, so please consider a donation. Thank you in advance.

Donations are greatly

PC Master Gardeners attend Tour of the Garden at the Nash Home

Members of Prairie County Master Gardeners who attended the Tour of the Garden at the Nash Home in Wheatley are: (Seated) Gail Norman, Janice Sample and Carolyn Marek, (Standing) Lynda Andrews, Lonna Rhodes, Janet Turnage, Linda Price, Janis Toll, Rhonda Betzner, Debbie Carpenter, and Sherry Bullock. The Tour was Friday morning.

The next meeting of the PC Master Gardener will be Tuesday, June 20, at 6:00 p.m. at BancorpSouth.

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Tire tips to help keep your family safe on the road (StatePoint) Today’s cars come with some impressive features. But no matter what up-to-date tech your car boasts, it’s your tires that connect it to the road, playing a crucial role in safety and performance.

With more than a century of experience, the experts at Cooper Tires are offering facts and tips every driver should know.

Air Pressure Proper inflation can extend a tire’s life and increase fuel efficiency, saving you money. Don’t be fooled by visuals, however. Even when tires look properly inflated, they may be under-inflated by as much as 50 percent. Also, tire pressure decreases when temperatures drop, so the changing seasons are a good reminder to check pressure.

Ensure valve caps are on every tire, and when replacing tires, have a new valve stem assembly installed. They keep out moisture and dirt, and provide an additional seal to maintain inflation.

Tread Tire tread helps maintain traction, improves handling and helps prevent hydroplaning.

Additionally, bald tires are more likely to be damaged by potholes and other road hazards. The tread on your tires should be more than 2/32 of an inch deep.

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Self-Inspection A 10-minute, do-it-yourself inspection will get you road-ready. Follow these steps monthly and before long road trips.

• Air pressure. Check air pressure when tires are cool (a minimum of three hours after driving).

For proper inflation pressure, don’t check the tire’s sidewall, which indicates maximum pressure allowed. Instead, check

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Remove the valve cap, take the tire gauge and press firmly on the valve stem. If the reading is lower than the recommended level, add air and check again. Over inflated? Push on the metal valve core with the nub on the back of the tire gauge. Once the recommended pressure is reached, replace the valve cap.

• Tread. Insert the edge of a penny in the tire tread with Lincoln’s head down. If the top of his head is visible at any point around the tire, it’s time to replace the tire.

• Overall condition.

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UCA announces spring 2017 Presidential Scholar’s and Dean List C O N WAY - - T h e University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for spring 2017 semester.

Presidential Scholar and Dean’s List honors are based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year.

Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify for recognition as a Presidential

Scholar. Recognition on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

A total of 1,064 students were recognized as Presidential Scholars and 1,321 were named to the Dean’s List.

Here are the students from your area who were named a Presidential Scholar.

DeValls Bluff: Kennedy Hutchins, Junior

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HHS and HJH Cheerleaders participate in home cheer camp June 5-7 7

HHS All-American Cheerleaders (L-R): Elizabeth Foot, Brayden Williams, Hannah Walker, Tracie Strong, Whitney Strohl Front row: Captain Brayden Williams, Co- Captain Whitney Strohl Middle Row: Morgan Tosh, Lexi Nicholas, Morgan Stock, Elizabeth Foot, Madelyn Bokker, Tracie Strong Back Row: Tana Griffin, Abby Richardson, Chase Wiggins, Hannah Walker, Christin Young The Hazen Jr. and Sr. Cheer squads participated in a home cheer camp June 5th through 7th at the Hornet’s Nest Gym. Representatives from NCA came to the Hazen Gym to help the squads learn new cheers, dances, and stunts. Cheerleaders were nominated and tried out for All-American Cheerleader.

HJH All-American Cheerleaders Emily Foot & Mary Katherine Perry

Front Row: Emily Foot, Captain & Rebecca Munnerlyn, Co-captain Middle: Layton Rogers Back row: Lainey Wilkerson, Jessica Gerlach, Kelsey Kinard, Mary Katherine Perry, Maci Bokker

LW River Museum to host environmental education workshop

Plant of the Week

Carex grayi Gray Sedge, Morningstar Sedge, Bur Sedge By: Gerald Klingaman, Retired Extension Horticulturist - Ornamentals I go through phases where my interest leads me to join societies.

Over the years I’ve belonged to the holly society, the daffodil society, the penstemon society, rock garden society, the azalea and Rhododendron society. ome plants I develop an interest in don’t have a society to join, but I’m still interested. The sedges (Carex) fall in this category. Gray sedge (Carex grayi) is currently producing its odd seed pods in my back yard, so let me tell you about it.

The sedges are grasslike plants found scattered throughout the world with more than 2,000 species described. hey are clumping or running perennial herbs with their stems typically triangular at their base, and sharp edged leaves. Mostly they are associated with sunny, wet locations. Though they are eaten by grazing animals, only a few species are used as livestock forage. Gray sedge is found throughout the eastern states, including Arkansas, but its greatest density of spread is

found in the upper Midwest.

Gray sedge, also called bur sedge or morningstar sedge, is a broadleafed sedge with arching leaves growing to two-foot-tall and forming a tight clump up to a foot across at the base. Leaves are to half inch wide and a foot or so long with several corrugated ridges running the length of the blade.

The leaves are sparingly produced up the triangular stem as it elongates.

At the top of the stem (culm) a pair of globe shaped, female spikelets with 10-30 inflated, cone shaped perigynia are produced in a round orb an inch to an inch and a half across. New flowers are produced in greatest number in the late spring (May) but continue to appear through the summer if the plant keeps growing.

The perigynia, though it looks closed on the tip, is actually a two-lipped structure that allows pollen to enter from the cigar-shaped staminate flower that protrudes from the larger female flower at a jaunty angle.

When the seeds ripen the perigynia breaks apart and allows the seeds to disperse in their own inflated life raft.

The common names bur sedge and morningstar sedge refer to the globe shaped female flower. A morningstar was a medieval club shaped weapon similar to a mace that looks like this sedge’s seed capsule.

The common name Gray sedge makes reference to Asa Gray (18101888), the Harvard botanist who first compiled a near comprehensive flora of North America.

Gray sedge is an interesting plant that can be used at or near the

water’s edge or planted in rain gardens that periodically flood and then drain away. It will grow in full sun to moderate shade, though heavy shade is not to its liking. It has some drought tolerance but severe drought will force it into dormancy in the late summer. If grown in a semimoist location it will often be semievergreen. Plants may be planted from seed collected in the fall or from springtime division. Plants are hardy from zones 5-9.

For more information about horticulture or to see other Plant of the Week columns, visit Extension’s Website, www.uaex.edu

Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc is hosting a free environmental education teacher workshop on Monday, July 31 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Receive training in two internationally recognized environmental education programs – Project Learning Tree and Project WET. These programs provide respected and proven environmental education curricula that are approved by the Arkansas Department of Education and TAPP Registry for 6 hours of professional development credit.

Each participant will

receive 2 curriculum guides containing hundreds of hands-on, interdisciplinary activities correlated to state and national education frameworks including Arkansas’s New K-8 Science Standards.

Class size is limited; registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact the museum at: (870) 2563711 or lowerwhiterivermuseum@arkansas.com.

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.

PC 4-H H to hold day camps The Prairie County 4-H program is gearing up for another fun summer by offering opportunities for youth to participate in a variety of educational experiences, such as 4-H day camps. Our free 4-H day camp program will kick off with Junior Camp (ages 9-13) on Thursday, June 29 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Cloverbud Day Camp will be offered Thursday, July 6 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 p.m. for youth ages 5-8.

Both events will be held at the Prairie County Fairgrounds in Hazen, and lunch will be provided.

This year’s theme is Wild West, and youth will

have the opportunity to enjoy everything from archery and outdoor Olympic-style games to cooking and crafts. Mark your calendars for 4-H summer day camps, and contact the Prairie County Extension Office by calling 870-998-2614 or emailing smwilson@uaex.edu to pre-register.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact our office as soon as possible.

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