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Community Events Calendar

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

HES students practice their archery skills

Wednesday June 21 Literacy Meeting Hazen Thursday June 22 Commodities First United Methodist Church Hazen 11:00am - 2:00pm Saturday June 24 Prairie County Retired Teachers Trip to Eureka Springs 8:30am 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 Monday July 3 Hazen Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm

The Hazen Elementary School began working with the archery equipment rhat was recieved through an archery grant the school recieved earlier in the year. Pictured above, older HES students learn the basics of archery.

Lower White River Museum to hold final Crafts at the Cabin activity day

Biscoe City Council Meeting Biscoe City Hall 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday July 4 Independence Day Monday July 10 Hazen Chapter # 5 OES Hazen Lodge Hall 6:15pm Tuesday July 11 Quorum Counrt Meeting Annex Building Des Arc 6:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday July 13 Masonic Lodge Meeting Lodge Hall 7:30pm

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Committee of One Hundred celebrate with luncheon

By Chris Weems The “5 South” music group provided the entertainment for the luncheon for the Committee of One Hundred at Trapnall Hall, Little Rock, Friday.

The members are Evan Spickes. Little page Sims, Kailee Spickes, Chandler Spickes, and Mason Spickes. They are a group

that is in the Music Roots program Sponsored by the COOH at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View. They provided a variety of “Country Music” styles, including Blue Grass.

Barbara Satterfield, Conway, chairman, presided and introduced special guests.

She

DeValls Bluff native cast on Big Brother 19 Raven Walton,23, of DeValls Bluff and owner of Spotlight Dancers in Brinkley has been cast on this season of Big Brother 19.

Raven has been dancing for 20 years and has owned her own studio for five years. She is a huge fan of the show and she will be using the hashtag #Pacerpower during the show to raise awareness for Gastroparesis, a disease both she and her mother suffer from. You can also use #TeamRaven along with #PacerPower to cheer her on to victory!

The first episode airs June 28th on CBS!

reviewed some highlights of the Music Roots Program and the earlier Spring event at the Folk Center.

Approximately 65 COOH members from all over Arkansas attended the luncheon.

Rita Farris and Chris Weems, members from Prairie County, attended.

Join the staff of Lower White River Museum State Park for a family friendly craft in celebration of National Great Outdoors Month. The final Crafts at the Cabin activity starts at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 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 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.

Class sizes are 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.

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PC EHC members attend State Meeting June 6-8 8

Dora Holloway accepting a project book award and recognition on behalf of the local club.

“Volunteering: That’s Services, uses $21.36 as What We Do” was the the value of each voluntheme for the 2017 state teer hour. The value of service is meeting of the Arkansas their Extension Homemakers $13,771,539.60.

Mitzi Osborne, Janice Council, held June 6-8 at the Hot Springs Bell, Dora Holloway, and Marie Price all members Convention Center.

The Council is a volun- of the Prairie County teer organization associ- Extension Homemakers ated with the University Council, were among the of Arkansas System more than 600 Extension their Division of Agriculture Homemakers, vendors and Cooperative Extension guests, Service that provides its exhibitors and Division members opportunities personnel who gathered for education, leadership for this year’s event, development and commu- which showcased the accomplishments of the nity service.

Between July 1, 2015, more than 4,000 memand June 30, 2016, bers.

The first day of the conArkansas Extension Homemakers gave ference, June 6, was 644,735 hours of volun- declared “Red T-Shirt teer service. The Division Day.” All participants of Community Service wore red to show pride in and Nonprofit Support and support of the (formerly the Division of Extension Homemakers Volunteerism), an agency program in Arkansas.

During the opening of the Arkansas Department of Human luncheon, Beth Anne

Mitzi Osborne accepting a project book award and recognition on behalf of the local club.

Janice Bell accepting a project book award and recognition on behalf of the local club.

Rankin was the keynote speaker. Rankin, a former Miss Arkansas, has experience in government and politics, radio and television and as a small business owner. At present, she is the associate director of Development and Major Gifts at Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia, where she continues to combine her love of education and for the State of Arkansas.

Rankin's topic was "Fingerprints of Leadership" and focused on the attributes and characteristics that have comprised the heart and spirit of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council's members' leadership and volunteerism through the years.

During the luncheon milestone members – 50-, 60- and 70-and-aboveyear members – were recognized. Milestone members from Prairie County included Marie Price. She was recognized for 76 years of service to AEHC. Sara Beth Toll, a 4-H member from Prairie County was also recognized during the opening luncheon and awarded a $1,000 4-H Scholarship from AEHC. After lunch, attendees had the opportunity to attend a series of how-to, education, subject matter and creative skills classes. The day's activities concluded with an evening of Bingo.

On June 7, the board of directors meeting was held. Among the agenda items was the election of directors for each of the

three districts in the state. The luncheon program that day included the presentation of awards for 111 project books, completed by clubs and county councils, and the presentation of scholarships and other awards.

An “Anything Goes” talent competition was held that evening.

The final session was held the morning of June 8. Deb Crow, competitive events administrator for the Arkansas State Fair at Little Rock and museum and archive director and grounds beautification director for the Arkansas Livestock Show Association, discussed her job duties for the State Fair and the Arkansas Livestock Show Association, relating to archives and preserving history and volunteers being involved with county fairs.

Marie Price receiving her 76 year recognition and accepting a project book award and recognition on behalf of the local club.

Hannah Mills, the owner of Hot Springy Dingy, and the costumer for the First Ever Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade, then presented “From Loincloth to The Gap.” From the time man and woman began to figure out how to use a needle and sinew (the original thread), the “fashion” industry was born. Mills led the audience on a stroll through history to watch the evolution of fashion through the ages.

A memorial service, installation of district directors and drawing for door prizes concluded the session and the meeting.

Those remembered during the memorial service from Prairie County included Jean Burkett, Judy Burroughs, and Gladys Corpier.

To learn more about Extension Homemakers,

contact the Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service at 870998-2614 or visit https://www.uaex.edu/hea lth-living/extension-homemakers/. Prairie County currently has four active community clubs and two project clubs that meet on a monthly basis.

Membership is only $5 per year and we are currently enrolling for the new club year which begins July 1. We also enroll members-at-large for those who would like to receive the monthly program information and take part in any of the activities held throughout the year.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sara Beth Toll, Prairie County 4-H member receiving the 2017 AEHC 4-H Scholarship for $1,000.

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Obituaries Raymond Hollis Raymond Hollis, 86, of Des Arc died Friday, June 16, 2017 at Unity HealthWhite County Medical Center in Searcy, A R .

Raymond was born September 24, 1930 i n Mississippi to Jess and Nettie (McNeil) Hollis. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Baker) Hollis, one son, Ricky Hollis, two daughters, Blenda (Mike) McVey, Donna (Curtis) Hitt, four grandchildren, Eric Hitt, Julie McVey, Drew McVey, Caleb Hitt, three great grandchildren, Annabella Hitt, Everley Hitt, Bailey Moss, three sisters, Joyce Runnels, Glenda Daulton, Wilma Gibson.

Visitation was Monday 2:00-3:00 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services immediately following.

Burial was in Sandhill Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Bro. Jim West officiating.

Pallbearers are Eric Hitt, Drew McVey, Caleb Hitt, Tim Sears, Johnny Reidhar, Jeffrey Reidhar.

Honorary Pallbearers are Bruce Ingle, Steve Sanner, Jackie McDonald, Donnie Pettypool, Walter Kindrex. www.garthfuneralhome.com

Billy Thomas Billy Eugene Thomas, 77 of Star City died Saturday at his home. He was born April 29, 1940 in Biscoe to the late, Pearl and Essie Lucille Baker Thomas.

He was a retired sheet metal worker and an Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Jessie Clarice Thomas and a daughter, Genia Walker (Warren) both of Star City, three brothers, Jimmy Dale Thomas (Lois) of Mayflower, Coy Thomas (the late, Edith) of Biscoe, James Thomas (the late, Luella) of North Little Rock, three sisters, Virginia Hall (the late, Chester) of Little Rock, Verma Guynes (the late, Buddy) of Mayflower, and Margaret Roach (Eddie) of Little Rock.

Other survivors include, five grandchildren, Drake Snyder (Emily), Jessie Snyder, Madilyn Yarberry, Josh Walker (Jessi), Courtney Walker and three great grandchildren, Tynleigh Snyder, Elias Walker and Addie Marlar.

Also preceding him in death were a sister, Nancy White (Jimmy) and a brother, Michael Thomas.

Services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City with Bro. Marcus Rodgers officiating.

Graveside Service will be at 3:00 PM Tuesday at Hazen Cemetery in Hazen.

Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Hubbard, Earl Dean Browning, Mark Browning, Billy Warren Cook, Jacob Bates and Bobby Lee Samples.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Snyder, Todd Owen, Mike Manes, Mark Lewis, Roy Pickens, Marty Hughes and Steve Newton.

Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net

Family Reunion held for Descendants of B.F. and Sally Pitts Snider Family

By Chris Weems Thirty-nine persons attended the Family Reunion of the descendants of the B.F. and Sally Pitts Snider family.

They had nine children: Clide Snider died in 1937, the youngest to die. He lived in Louann and Smackover, Ar most of his adult life. The other siblings were Alta Snider Cunningham, Stuttgart, Eloise Snider Smith, Carlisle, Pearl Snider Massey, Wichita, KS; Cooper Snider, had lived

and worked in Texas, but moved back and was living at Warren, Ar, when he died; Hazel Snider McDonald, Bastrop, LA; A.J. “Buddy” Snider, Stuttgart; Alice Snider Willoughby, West Columbia, TX; and Frank Snider, Stuttgart. Alice, the last one to die, was 94 when she died 2002.

Those attending were Norma Snider, Diann Howard, Joe and Leta Garrison, Searcy; Edwayne Howard, Little Rock; Lloyd Snider and From the left: Leta Snider Garrison, Searcy, Lloyd Snider, Star City, Gerald Snider, Ulm, Hazel Smith Swilley, Hazen, Norma Snider, Searcy, and Chris Smith Weems, Hazen, are all but two of the surving grandchildren of the B.F. and Sally Pitts Snider. Alice Jean Massey Clark, Wicjita, KS, and Jane Smith Head, Keller, Texas, were unable to attend. Of the 22 grandchildren, only eight are surving. There were nine children in the Snider Family and they grew up in the Hazen and Brummitt areas.

The youngest and the oldest of the descendants of the B.F. and Sally Pitts Snider family in attendance at the Snider Reunion at the Swilley Lodge in the back yards of the Swilley and Weems home north of Hazen on Highway 249, Saturday June 17. Parker Silverman, of Maumelle, is the great-great-nniece of Chris Weems, of Hazen.

Fay Reynolds, Star City; Gerald and Phyllis Snider, Ulm; Hazel and B.W. Swilley, Chris Weems, Bunni Carroll, and Eddie Baker, Hazen; Jonathan Baker, Ward; Michael Baker, Stuttgart; Carolyn O’Brian, Jeremy O’Brian and Alec and Benny O’Brian, and Suz Jones, Mahomet, IL; Wes Woods, David and Shelia Woods, Carlisle; Mark and Denise Woods and

DeValls Bluff’s Petty’s Auto Parts to partner with Parts City DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS – Petty’s Auto Parts, located at 576 South Main Street, is now partnered with Parts City Auto Parts, a brand of Ozark Automotive Distributors developed specifically for supplying parts and business support to independentlyowned auto parts businesses. Currently, Ozark Automotive services over 4,000 O’Reilly Auto Parts stores and independent Parts City Auto Parts locations from coast-tocoast.

Petty’s Auto Parts will continue to be locally owned and operated by Bryan Petty, as it has been for the last four years. Bryan said he switched to Parts City to provide the community with a better coverage and availability of parts.

In addition to selling auto parts, Petty’s Auto Parts also offers free battery and alternator test-

ing, wiper blade installation, and builds custom hydraulic hoses and.

When asked what he likes about running an auto parts store, Bryan said, “My family has owned a garage my entire life, so I was born into it.

I’m a people person, and I like working with the public.”

Bryan invites you to drop by, say hello and check out the new product selection.

Petty’s Auto Parts is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 7:30 am to 12 pm.

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For further information on Parts City Auto Parts, contact Brian Holdcraft at 877-492-9864.

ORDNINANACE

Daniel Woods, Spring, TX; Sara and Andrew Silverman and Parker, Maumelle’; Ed Snider, Arkadelphia; Bryanie and Bevcerly Swilley, and Brooke, Franklin, TN; Doug and Angie Swilley, Cole and Clay, Wylie, TX, and Tamara Johnson, Ward.

Hazel and Chris gave welcomes and told why some of the family members were not here.

Bryanie Swilley gave the invocation before the meal. After a sumptuous meal, a lot of visiting, was done. For those who wanted to, a tour of the Weems’ and Swilley’s gardens was conducted.

The reunion will be held somewhere else next year. Ed Snider will be making the arrangements.

Ebony Events

By Clevella Mosby Memorial services for Mr. Leo Adkins were held Friday morning, June 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Roe. Rev. Henry Dabner pastor, officiated.

Mr. Adkins was a resident of the Look-Out Community.

Rev. Don Strong was chosen as the pastor at Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Hazen last Sunday, June 11. We wish him well, and all God’s grace.

Visiting family and friends in Hazen and the surrounding areas is Mr. Jeremy Hill and son.

Jeremy is the son of Mrs. Rita Hill and the grandson of Mrs. Ruby Thomas.

Mr. Rudolph Mills was in Stuttgart last Wednesday; keeping a medical appointment.

Ms. Catherine Sims visited Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens last Wednesday.

Mr. Joe Walker from Little Rock visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Walker one day last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curlett were in Roe last Friday morning attending Memorial services for their Cousin, Mr. Leo Adkins.

Pastoral Anniversary Celebrations honoring Rev. and Mrs. Earnest Allen was held Sunday, June 11 at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, in Roe. Mr. Luther Walker became ill at his home last Saturday, and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, please keep him and all our sick and shut-in, in your thoughts and prayers.

Pastoral Anniversary Celebration honoring Rev. and Mrs. Russell Penn Jr. are scheduled for Sunday June 24 at Fellowship Baptist Church, Des Arc, where Rev. Penn is pastor. All are invited to come and enjoy the celebration.

Sunday, June 18, “Fathers’ Day” was a day of regular worship at our area churches.

Happy Birthday wishes to; Mr. Peter Mosby; Mr. Carlos Russell and all born in the month of June.

Thoughts for the week: We seem to be suffering here in the US of A from rather severe conditions, being diarrhea of the Mouth and Constipation of the brain. A good dose of common sense is badly needed. Just thinking.

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society holds monthly meeting

Several of the quilts on display during the Country Quilt Camp III. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met June 14 at the Stuttgart Public Library with 8 members present.

Ann opened the meeting in Glenda's absence.

Birthday greetings were extended to Marsha, Michele, and Cindy.

Happy Birthday, Girls!!

Opal Simmons was wel-

comed as a new member, Welcome, Opal.

Shelley read a thank you letter from UAMS: "Thank you (Grand Prairie Quilt Society) for your very generous donation of 34 pillows for our patients undergoing treatment at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Your

Glenda, Judy and Nola discussing new techniques.

donation is greatly appreciated, and will make a difference to the many cancer patients we serve....Your gift will go a long way in helping us provide important patient support and fulfill our mission. We are grateful for your contribution of this worthy cause."

Old Business: The members discussed the great time they had at their Country Quilt Camp III held at Cross Heirs on June 1-4.

Sewing machines hummed, scissors cut, and tongues were kept busy as everyone admired each other's creations.

The members held a mini quilt show with several quilts hanging from the banisters and railing.

Everyone enjoyed the lovely grounds around the lodge and several went for a walk around the lake. Some of us relaxed on the porch and watched the hummingbirds. And we didn't go

Members of the GPQS at time! hungry...We were sad to hear that Miss FeeFee had retired, but Michelle more than met the challenge. Each meal was a masterpiece. We waddled around all weekend, and "is it time to eat again?" was heard all weekend. I think we all wanted to take Michelle home to cook for us all the time.

We especially liked the Blueberry French toast and the warm chocolate chip cookies and milk for a midnight snack. We have set the dates for Country Quilt Camp IV, it will be June 7-10, 2018.

New Business: Plans were discussed for a day trip to the Hot Springs Quilt Show on July 14. Final plans will be made at the next meeting.

Show and Share: Eunice brought a Baltimore Album quilt kit for the Treasure table.

Shelley showed the neat pocket on her tote bag she made from her door

Cross Heirs Country Quilt Camp III,having a great tag at Quilt camp. She also showed her slides from the Iowa Quilt Museum.

Ann reminded us of the July Xmas pillowcase workshop next month by showing the pillowcase pieces she has cut and ready.

Sherrye had some cute little heart-shaped yo-yo's she made from a yo-yo

maker. She also showed some interesting zebra fabric she bought for a tshirt quilt back.

The next meeting will be a Sit 'n Sew on July 12 from 9a.m.-3p.m. at the library. We will be making Xmas pillow cases for Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Bring your Xmas fabric and lunch and join us.

Lou Anna and Michele busy sewing.

Prairie County Extension Homemakers seeking new members Extension Homemaker clubs in Prairie County are reorganizing and are seeking new members.

Being an Extension Homemaker means belonging to one of the largest adult volunteer organizations in Arkansas. The mission of Extension Homemakers is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development and community service. Prairie County Extension Homemakers help extend the resources of the U of A Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service into their communities through educational opportunities and community service projects.

Members have the oppor-

Public Notices The White River Irrigation District Board of Directors will meet at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the District office located at 207 East Front Street, Hazen, Arkansas.

tunity to learn with others, make new friends, and contribute to their community, county and state.

Extension Homemaker members are young and old, working moms, married or single, and they’ve come a long way from the home demonstration era of the 1900's. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a rich history, but most importantly, they have a bright and exciting future.

In Prairie County there are four Extension Homemaker community clubs and two project clubs that meet on a monthly basis.

Membership in an Extension Homemaker Club is open to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

The yearly membership dues are $5.00.

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BUSY HANDS CLUB: President Barbara Ingle, Meet first Thursday of the month.

IDLEWILD CLUB: President Thrisa Gentry, Meet second Thursday of the month.

OAK PRAIRIE CLUB: President Dora Holloway, Meet first Tuesday of the month.

COUPONISTA’S CLUB: President Tania Johnston, Meet monthly as scheduled.

PRAIRIE PIECEMAKERS CLUB: President Lawana Shuck, Meet third Monday of the month.

We also have at-large memberships available for those who would like to receive the monthly program information and take part in any of the

activities held throughout the year.

If you would like to join an Extension Homemaker Club visit the website https://www.uaex.edu/hea lth-living/extension-homemakers/ or contact the Prairie County Cooperative Extension office at 870-998-2614.

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Trump declares Arkansas in state of disaster after severe weather LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster for Arkansas and ordered federal assistance for areas affected by recent severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that struck the state in April and May. The federal disaster declaration was announced Thursday. Federal funding will be available for affected individuals in 13 counties, including Yell, Pulaski and Benton counties for damage caused

during the period of April 26 to May 19.

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs.

Federal assistance will also be available for emergency repair or replacement of damaged facilities in 28 counties.

The severe weather is blamed for 10 deaths and millions of dollars in property and agricultural damage.

Center Point Missionary Baptist Church

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Vacation Bible School

When: Saturday, July 22 at 10:00a.m.

Where:

June 26-June 30, 2017

6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Classes for tots through teens

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Message Nancy Chudy Burnett or Linda Black on Facebook for directions and answers to any questions.

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Monroe County Library kicks Tips for purchasing a home off summer reading program

Participants of the program posing with their art.

The Monroe County Library summer reading program had an awesome first day on Friday, June 9. The program kicked off with a magic show from

always fabulous magician Scott Davis; Tricia Rogers read "I Am Earth" and the children made an Earth mobile listing ways to help make the world a

Participants listening to one of the stories.

better place, following our theme of "Build A Better World," we read Ms. Pat's favorite book, "The Gruffalo," and passed out coloring sheets of the Earth and the Gruffalo.

We closed the program with Ms. Pat's traditional "Clap Your Hands" exercise book. Children also enjoyed viewing a poster collage of photos of them with Ms. Pat at the library over the past few years. This is hanging in the courtroom for the program throughout the summer and will then be on display in the library.

A total of 37 children and 17 adults were in attendance.

Rice Expo Recipe Contest deadline extended to June 23 LITTLE ROCK – One of the most widely eaten grains in the world will have the starring role in the sixth annual Rice Expo Recipe Contest, whose entry deadline is June 23.

The contest is open to everyone in the state. The contest judges will select the top three winners for prizes of $200, $150 and $100 during the Arkansas Rice Expo on Aug. 4 at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart. The expo is an annual event of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

There are a few prerequisites.

“Of course, rice – in any form – has to be the chief ingredient in the recipe,” said Dianna Bowen, Lonoke County extension agent who chairs the rice

contest committee. “And its ingredients should be easily obtained in any local grocery store.”

Complete rules are available at www.uaex.edu/rice-expo.

Participants may enter by completing the electronic entry form available at the rules webpage and email it, along with a copy of their recipe to Bowen at dbowen@uaex.edu.

The recipe must be in a standard format including ingredients and measurements in order of use, step-by-step preparation and cooking methods, the number of servings and cost per serving (determined by dividing the total cost of the dish by the number of servings).

Only one entry per person is allowed.

The top 10 finalists will

be notified by July 10.

The top three winners must be present to receive their awards, which will be announced during the expo’s closing activities.

The first-place winner’s recipe will be highlighted in the 2017 Rice Expo Cookbook.

For more information or a complete list of the rules contact your local County Extension Office.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service 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 your County Extension office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

(StatePoint) Shopping for a home? Before you begin your search, it’s important to figure out what you can comfortably afford.

“The interesting thing about homebuying is that it isn’t a one-size-fits-all process,” says Mike Dawson, Vice President of Single-Family at Freddie Mac. “After all, it’s your budget and these are your housing needs. Doing your homework to figure out what those needs are is the critical first step.”

Before you start shopping, learn how much you can borrow. Free online resources, such as Freddie Mac’s “How Much You Can Afford” calculator, found at calculators.freddiemac.com, can help you get a handle on this figure during the preliminary stages of your search. This estimate is based on income, fixed monthly payments such as auto loans and student loans, and the terms of the loan you plan to take out.

You may also consider speaking to a lender at this stage. If you qualify for a loan, he or she will provide you with a pre-

approval letter stating how much home you can afford and the maximum amount you are qualified to borrow. Having this letter can help show the seller that you are a committed and qualified buyer. Keep in mind that the amount your lender is willing to lend is not always how much you should borrow.

You should borrow only what you feel you can comfortably repay through monthly mortgage payments. Wait to take this step until you are actually on the hunt, as preapprovals are usually good for only a limited time.

When determining your budget, consider the length of your loan and the type of loan you want.

Do you want to pay back the money that you borrow over 15 years or 30 years? The longer your loan term, the smaller your monthly payments, but you’ll pay more interest over time.

The type of mortgage loan is important, too.

With a fixed-rate loan, the interest rate stays the same through the life of your loan, as will your

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monthly payments. While this can offer some peace of mind, it’s important to know that such loans tend to have higher interest rates because the lender isn’t protected against a rise in its costs over the course of your loan. On an adjustablerate mortgage (ARM) however, the interest rate may re-set every one, three or five years based on the movement of a specific index and the terms of the loan.

Homebuyers may have low interest rates when they first take out their mortgage loans, but the rates may increase over the loan term. If your rate changes at a reset, then your monthly payment will change too.

For a full run-down on all things homebuying, visit myhome.freddiemac.com.

One of the most important aspects of homebuying is getting a handle on how much home you can afford. Do your research before you begin househunting, so you can be well-informed throughout the process.

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Crop Report from Brent Griffin Days of field work: 7 Top Soil Moisture: 50% Short, 50% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 25% Short, 75% adequate Livestock Condition: 3 Fair Main Activities: Farmers continued to plant soybeans. Rice is at mid season, corn is pollinating.

Irrigation has begun on corn and early soybeans.

Crop Progress: Corn: 65% Silk Soybean: 95% planted, 85% emerged, 35% bloom Rice: 100% emerged Crop Condition: Corn: 90% Fair, 10% poor Soybean: 80% Fair, 20% Poor Rice: 90% Fair, 10% Poor

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Hay/Pasture: 100% Fair

Plant of the Week

Carex grayi Gray Sedge, Morningstar Sedge, Bur Sedge By: Gerald Klingaman, Retired Extension Horticulturist - Ornamentals I recently returned from the annual fieldtrip of the American Penstemon Society into the wilds around Vernal, Utah.

Though I saw a number of nice penstemons, it was the of Mormon tea that caught my attention.

Mormon tea, Ephedra viridis, is one of sixteen species of Ephedra that grow in the deserts of the southwestern states and has an interesting story to tell.

The Ephedras are amongst the most ancient land plants, dating back more than 300 million years. Forty species are described with distribution along the entire length of the west coast of South America, our southwestern states and adjacent areas of Mexico, southern Europe, north Africa, a wide swath of Central Asia and the Middle East. This wide distribution pattern speaks of their antiquity

and can most easily be explained by the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea about 225 million years ago.

Ephedra is also interesting because it is one of the gymnosperms, plants that produce seeds naked (not enclosed inside an ovary) on a scale-like cone. Better known gymnosperms include ginkgo, cycads and all the conifers such as junipers, pines and their ilk.

Ephedras just look primitive. Mormon tea, also called green Mormon tea, joint fir, or Indian tea, is a three-to-five-foot-tall and wide evergreen shrub with slender, clustered and upright growing stems that are bright green and about oneeighth inch in diameter.

Minute scale-like leaves cluster at the joints but are scarcely noticeable.

Ephedras are dioecious with plants being either

male or female. In late spring, male plants produce three-quarter-inch yellow clusters of small flowers up and down the stem that are reasonably attractive. Female plants produce pointed, peanut sized “cones” that protect the seeds. In their native haunts, flowering and seed production is a hit or miss proposition and does not occur every year.

Most people know of Ephedra, not as plants from the garden, but from the herbal remedies produced by the Asian E. sinica which gained wide acclaim as a diet pill and general stimulant during the close of the 20th century. Its amphetaminelike properties – primarily related to the chemical alkaloid ephedrine – lead to its used as performance enhancing drug in sporting events and weight loss concoctions. In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration upheld

the ban on sale of ephedrine containing supplements, though Ephedra supplements without the most potent compound remain legal.

Mormon tea concoctions, though a relatively strong stimulant, is not a prohibited drink in the Mormon religion, though coffee, tea and caffeine containing soft drinks are. It’s first mention in written reports in Church literature appeared in the late 19th century as the religion spread into Arizona and Mexico. In these areas, the plant grows abundantly and had been used by Indian tribes for centuries as both a medicinal remedy and a drink.

Mormon tea is found in areas with about 15 inches of rainfall a year where it grows in sunny sites with deep, welldrained soil. It is cold hardy to zone 5 and is planted in southwestern states for rangeland

restoration and roadside erosion/beautification efforts. It could probably be grown in Arkansas as a rock garden plant, but one that might require a rain-roof to keep the plant dry during the winter and spring months.

For more information

about horticulture or to see other Plant of the Week columns, visit Extension’s Website, www.uaex.edu, or contact your county extension agent. The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the U of A Division of Agriculture.