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Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Community Events Calendar Monday March 19-23 Hazen School District Closed for Spring Break Wednesday March 21 Friendship Luncheon 11:30a.m.-2:00 p.m.

DeValls Bluff Methodist Church Thursday March 22 Commodities Distribution Hazen Methodist Church 10:30am- 12:30pm GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting Murry’s Restaurant Hazen 6:00 pm Sunday March 25 Palm Sunday Monday March 26 Hazen School Board Meeting High School Library 6:00pm

Dianna Bowen (right), President of NEAFCS-AR, presenting the Distinguished Service Award to Shea Wilson.

Wilson receives NEAFCS service award Shea Wilson has been named the 2018 recipient of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Distinguished Service Award. Shea received a plaque during the recent Arkansas Galaxy Conference in Hot Springs and will be further recognized during the 2018 NEAFCS meeting September 24-27 in San Antonio, TX. This award was given to Shea in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service the past 11 years. The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award presented by the NEAFCS. The award recognizes members for leadership, educational program efforts and professional development.

Candidate to speak at banquet The Prairie County Republican Party will hold its “Paint Prairie County Red Banquet” on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Sno-White Restaurant in Des Arc, Arkansas. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm.

The guest speaker for the dinner will be Republican candidate for Governor, Jan Morgan of Hot Springs.

The dinner, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. will be an opportunity for citizens to meet with Republican candidates for district and statewide offices and to support the candidates for County and Justice of Peace .

For more information Call 501-5166061.

Quorum Court approves County’s 2017 budget

Hornet Softball Abundant Life @ Hazen 4:00pm Tuesday March 27 Prairie County Democratic Women Meeting Elamigo Restaurant Hazen 6:00pm Hornet Baseball Palestine Wheatly @ Hazen 4:30pms Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.

The Prairie County Quorum Court suspended the rules to allow for a second and third reading of the 2017 budget, which was passed unanimously at the regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Prairie County Annex in Des Arc. Answering the roll call were Aldermen Doyle Sullins, Gary King, Lawrence Holloway, Ronnie Eans, Eddie Ciganek, Dennis Tipton, Bobby Willeford, and Lucas Childers. Also present were County Clerk Gaylon Hale, Prosecuting Attorney Tim Isaac, and Judge Mike Skarda.

After the reading and approval of the minutes of the last meeting, Skarda reported that the company that installed the pipeline in the northern part of the county had done approximately $23,000 to $25,000 in damages to county roads.

The county charged the company the FEMA rates

to repair the damages, but only charged the full amount for the asphalt roads. The judge said that the pipeline was completely finished. “They were the easiest people ever to work with,” Skarda said.

Continuing his report, Skarda told the court that the library project was in its final phase and should be finished this month.

The project has been ongoing for seven years, with almost all of the renovation money coming from grants and donations.

Skarda also said that the county’s 10 yard dump truck had blown up and that it will not be fixed unless the repairs are minor. He closed his report by telling the aldermen, “Ya’ll are excellent people to work with.

I’m lucky. Everyone here cares about the county.”

Sheriff Rick Hickman reported that his office had caught 3 people steal-

ing in the Crossroads community, and that they had also caught the suspect from Lonoke County.

County Treasurer Tamara Dabney reported

that the county will be receiving $6000, the first money for the eight federal prisoners being held in the county jail.

Buster Lackey was on

the agenda to ask the county to help pay for a van for the Senior Citizen Center, but he could not attend.

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GP Quilt Society holds March meeting Larry Lynn Clayton Larry Lynn Clayton, son of the late Francis Lynn Clayton and Nora Willene (Sparks) Clayton was born November 15, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas and departed this life on March 8, 2018 at the age of 77 years.

Larry married Billie Brown Breedon on September 24, 1988.

Survivors include: His wife: Billie Clayton of Rector, Arkansas Two sons: Steve (Mary) Clayton of Jonesboro, Arkansas Jeff (Barbara) Breedon of Jackson, Missouri Three daughters: Lynette Clayton of Atlanta, Georgia Stacy Breedon of Kennett, Missouri Kimberly (Ron) Hollis of St. Louis, Missouri Six grandchildren One brother: Randy Clayton of Hazen, Arkansas Sister-in-law: Gail

Clayton of Cabot, Arkansas Larry was preceded in death by one brother: Terry Clayton and a daughter-in-law, Ranae Bean Clayton.

Larry, a Hazen native, was living in Rector, Arkansas, and passed away March 8, 2018 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Missouri. Larry served his country in the United States Army.

Visitation was at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett, Missouri.

Funeral Services was at 1:00 Pm at the McDaniel Chapel in Kennett, Missouri. Reverend Jim Pemberton officiating.

Honored to serve as pallbearers were: Jason Clay, Doug Dupwe, Chris Barber, Bobby Gibson, Tom Clark, Blake Rogers and Clay Clayton..

Burial was at 11:00 AM Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Hazen Cemetery in Hazen, Arkansas.

The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met March 14 for their Sit 'n Sew at the Stuttgart Public Library with 8 members present.

Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day, "It's amazing how much better everything holds together when there is thread in the bobbin."

The February minutes and treasurer's report were given.

Birthday greetings were extended to Lee, "Happy Birthday, Lee." No vendors will be allowed at the quilt camp cover she made for her instant pot.

Maeola showed a lovely kingsized Razorback quilt.

After the business session, different ones got busy with their projects: Shelley worked on some crazy quilt blocks, Glenda

this year. Also, we have a new attendee for this year, Terry...welcome, Terry. We're glad you will be with us.

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Shelley showed the yoyo snowman she made at the workshop at the Lower White River

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Sherrye brought back the lovely quilt topper she completed that Ann demonstrated last month.

She also had a stunning duck quilt.

Glenda finished her March challenge...a flag featuring a little farm boy flying a kite...illustrating the Bible verse from Amos 4:13--He that creat-

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Museum State Park.

She also had a sewing machine needle caddy to hold her different needles.

Ann had a cute quilted

made a baby blanket for the Hope Women's Resource Center, Maeola designed some butterfly quilt blocks, and Marsha cut some squares.

During lunch time, the members welcomed Michele to a little going away party. She will be moving to Kentucky at the end of the month and we were sad and glad: sad to be losing her but glad that they are moving on to the next great adventure in their lives.

She said though that she will be back to attend the quilt retreat in June.

She will also be back to visit from time to time.

Members also perused the treasure table for patterns and remnants...remembers, your trash might be another's treasure.

Sewing machines whirred, scissors snipped and tongues wagged during the busy afternoon session . The next meeting will be April 11 at 10:00am at the Stuttgart Public Library.

Cemetery Donations In Memory of: Mavis Hall By: Linda & Jimmy Price Donna Watson In Memory of: Jeffcoat, Toll, and Shoup Families By: Rita Grumbles In Memory of: Allene and Robert Wagner By: Ann Newkirk In Memory of: Larry Clayton By: Barbara Rounsavall-Rogers Cheryl Jenkins Donna Watson UpKeep: Bobby & Carol Wilson All donations are greatly appreciated and needed.

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Biscoe EHC makes memo boards at March meeting Biscoe EHC met Monday, March 12, 2018, at the Biscoe First Baptist Fellowship Hall at 10:30 am. Eleven members attended: Janice Copier, June Cox, Juanita Hutchinson, Bernadette Mosby, Rebecca Patterson, Patsy Prince, Brenda Prince, Mitzi Osborne, Lennie Holmes, Gladys Tucker, and Darline Sickle.

Members reported 137 volunteer hours.

President Mitzi Osborne called the meeting to order and gave a brief report of the AEHC Conference she attended on March 7 in Ferndale.

Then she read the Thought by Einstein.

Juanita Hutchinson shared the inspiration about the love of Jesus.

Secretary Corpier called roll followed by the reading of the minutes which were approved as read.

Treasurer Hutchinson presented the financial report which was filed for audit.

There was no unfinished business so new business was discussed, voted on and approved: "Donations for two individuals having cancer treatments "LOVE Box for April "April EHC Excursion Lunch at Nick's in Carlisle on the regular

with the EHC Creed.

A delicious barbeque lunch was served by Juanita Hutchinson.

meeting date, April 9.

Members are to carpool from the church.

Osborne showed a JarKey as an Eye Opener. The kitchen tool breaks the seal on jars so that they can be easily opened. Several members decided to order one.

March Creative Skills program leader, Janice Corpier led us in making memo boards. Members used hardwood floor tiles, chip bap clips, and wooden letters (to personalize the boards). Each member was given a note pad and pencil. Members decided to give Janice the door prize for her organization of the craft lesson.

Patsy Prince won the key holder to glue onto the

bottom of her memo board.

March birthdays were Patsy Prince, Lennie Holmes, and Rebecca

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Brenda Prince prepared a dessert of Peanut Butter Pie. All enjoyed the lunch and fellowship.

Memo boards made by the group.

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News from the Prairie County Democratic Committee

by Harvey Joe Sanner, chair

New Books Books Immortal ReignMorgan Rhodes Something Buried, Something Blue- Wendy Corsi Staub Rise of the DragonsMorgan Rice Rise of the ValiantMorgan Rice The Weight of HonorMorgan Rice Plain Deception- Tara Randel The Defence- Steve Cavanagh The Liar- Steve Cavanagh Sisters Like Us- Susan Mallery Devil Dead- Linda Ladd Run to Me- Cynthia Eden Edge of DarknessKaren Rose Up in Flames- Heather Graham Hello Stranger- Lisa Kleypas Shattered- Cynthia Eden Twisted- Cynthia Eden Broken- Cynthia Eden

Wrecked- Cynthia Eden Torn- Cynthia Eden Taken- Cynthia Eden About that Kiss- Jill Shalvis The Town, The Woman, The Cemetery- Wilma (Hill) Thomason Simple Lies- Jan Fields Raspberry Danish Murder- Joanne Fluke Law & Old Order- Jan Fields To Love and VanishJoy Fielding I'll Be Gone in the Dark- Michelle McNamara Trapped in a Video Game- Dusty Brady Switch of Fate 1- Lisa Ladew & Grace Quillen Hide My MemoriesLisa Ladew Hide My ThoughtsLisa Ladew Hide My Light- Lisa Ladew Hide My Soul- Lisa Ladew The Hush- John Hart Witch's Reign- Shannon Mayer

New DVDs Natural Witch- K.F. Breene Thirteen- Steve Cavanagh Nightshade TavernLaurell K. Hamilton Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan- Jessica Townsend The Magic MisfitsNeal Patrick Harris Alien Treasure Hunters- Connor Hoover If I Live- Terri Blackstock The Third VictimPhillip Margolin Burn Bright- Patricia Briggs As You Wish- Jude Deveraux

DVDs Murder on the Orient Express Just Getting Started Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri Let There Be Light Aliens Ate My Homework Thor: Ragnarok

SBA disaster loans available to county’s small businesses SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in 69 Arkansas counties; neighboring counties in Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas; and neighboring parishes in Louisiana are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West.

These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Nov. 7, 2017.

Primary Arkansas counties: Arkansas, Ashley, Baxter, Boone, Bradley, Calhoun, Carroll, Clark, Clay, Cleburne, Cleveland, Columbia, Conway, Crawford, Dallas, Drew, Faulkner, Franklin, Fulton, Garland, Grant, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Lawrence, Lincoln, Little River, Logan, Lonoke, Madison, Marion, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Perry, Pike, Polk, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Scott, Searcy, Sebastian, Sevier, Sharp, Stone, Union, Van Buren, Washington, White and Yell; Neighboring Arkansas counties: Benton, Chicot, Craighead, Desha, Jackson, Monroe, Phillips and Woodruff; “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suf-

fered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said.

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate as low as 3.385 percent for businesses and 2.5 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said.

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on March 8, 2018.

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration.

However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339.

Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Nov. 8, 2018

The filing period for anyone wishing to run for an elected position in Prairie County began at noon on February 22 and ended at noon on March 1, 2018. The preferential primary election will be conducted on May 22, 2018, and the candidates who filed as a Democrats or Republicans will appear on that ballot.

Anyone filing as an Independent will appear on the November 6, 2018 General Election Ballot.

In January 2019, those sworn in for the offices of Judge, Sheriff, Clerk, Assessor, Treasurer and Coroner will begin four (4) year terms as a result of a cn Arkansas constitutional amendment approved by the voters in 2016.

Justices of the Peace and Constables will remain at two (2) year terms.

The Democratic Committee is pleased that Judge Mike Skarda, Clerk Gaylon Hale, Assessor Jeannie Lott, Treasurer Tamara Dabney and Coroner Byrum Kelly are in the un-opposed category for this election cycle. Each one of them has personally told me that they are happy with their circumstances and that they are honored and grateful for the confidence the voters have placed in them. We offer our congratulations and appreciation for the manner in which they conduct their offices.

Sheriff Rick Hickman is serving his first term as Sheriff, and his record to date is very impressive.

Prior to being elected Sheriff in 2016, he served as a trooper with the Arkansas State Police (ASP). Since his retirement from the ASP, he has served in the Hazen Police Department. He is also a licensed agricultural pilot, or "crop duster", so he must have nerves of steel!! The Democratic Committee is thankful to Sheriff Hickman for his commitment to the office of sheriff. He and his deputies have racked up a good record in solving cases and in the recovery of stolen property. Sheriff Hickman has filed for reelection, and he will have an opponent on the General Election ballot.

The Justice of the Peace in District One is Ronnie Eans; Ronnie has been a faithful member of the

Prairie County Quorum Court and has represented his district well. He studies the issues before the Court. He is not one to be afraid to speak his mind, but he always does so with respect for his position and his fellow court members. He will have an opponent on the November ballot Presently, the Justice of the Peace in District Two is Lawrence Holloway. He has served many years on the Quorum Court and he chairs the very important Budget Committee.

Holloway has an opponent in the Democratic Primary this year; Judy Burnett has also filed for that position. Burnett served as Prairie County Treasurer for many years before her retirement in 2016. We are fortunate to have two well-qualified candidates for this position.

The Justice of the Peace in District Three is an open seat due to the incumbent Mary Sue Roe not seeking re-election.

Mary Sue is an asset to the Court; all who know her will miss her pleasant nature and optimistic attitude. Mary Sue, we thank you for your service and wish you the very best! We are very fortunate to have a top-flight candidate with experience for the position in Mrs. Judy Hinson. Judy is a retired teacher of the Des Arc School System, and she served on the Quorum Court following the untimely death of her husband, Jerry Hinson.

There is no doubt that she is qualified and her ability to work with other members of the Court is an asset. She will have an opponent on the November ballot.

The Justice of the Peace District Four is Dennis Tipton, and he is unopposed. His brother Jimmy and his father Woodruff Tipton have served on the Prairie County Quorum Court with distinction.

Dennis will continue to do a good job; it's in his genes!

Louis G. (Gary) King who is un-opposed is the Justice of the Peace in District Five. King ran for that position once held

by Buddy Sims who was appointed and could not seek election. Gary ran on the Republican ticket and by all accounts he works well with his col-

leagues.

The Justice of the Peace for District Six is Eddie Ciganek who has served as an appointee. He cannot seek election. He served several terms without a challenge.

Buddy Sims, mentioned earlier, now resides in District Six, and he has filed for election. Buddy has vast experience on the Court, and there is no doubt that he is qualified for the job. He will have opposition on the November ballot.

The Justice of the Peace position for District Seven was filled by Lucas Childress following the resignation of Matt Sterling who no longer lives in Prairie County.

Charles Atkins has filed for that position. Atkins currently serves as Chief of Police in DeValls Bluff.

He will have an opponent on the November ballot.

The Justice of the Peace for District Eight is Bobby Willeford.

Williford lives in Biscoe and is running unopposed. We appreciate his past service and want to wish him the best in the remainder of this term and in your new term that begins in January 2019.

The Justice of the Peace for District Nine is Doyle Sullins. Doyle is unopposed. He lives in Ulm. There are 6 candidates for running for the office of Constable, and none are opposed. Those filing as independents will have to submit petitions with signatures so they can't be confirmed at this time, Constable positions will be on the November ballot.

As Chair of the Prairie County Democratic Committee, allow me to congratulate everyone who filed regardless of what party you chose.

Putting one's name on a ballot and being willing to campaign for election should be applauded.

Participation is the lifeblood of democracy, and elections are an opportunity for diverse views to come before the voters. Thanks should be given to all who participate in the process.

Submitted by Harvey Joe Sanner on behalf of the Prairie County Democratic Committee.

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Local winners of 4-H H Dairy Contest to compete in state cook-o off

Photo L-R: Jordan Rowe, Makenzie White, Kinslea Fowler, and Adysen Johnston

Each year, Arkansas Farm Bureau conducts a statewide contest to find the best tasting, most original dairy dish.

County contests are held to determine who will represent each county.

This year's Prairie County Dairy Foods Contest was held Saturday, March 10 at the fairgrounds in Hazen in conjunction with County 4-H O-Rama.

First place winner in the Party Idea category was Jordan Rowe with her entry of Everyon's Milk Pudding. Jordan received $20 and a special prize.

Jordan's winning recipe follows: Everyone's Milk Pudding Ingredients: "4 cups milk, divided "1/2 cup sugar "1/3 cup cornstarch "3 tsp. vanilla "1/2 tsp. cinnamon Directions: In a large saucepan, stir in 3 cups milk with the

sugar. Set over mediumhigh heat; stir and bring to a simmer. Place remaining milk in a bowl.

Whisk in cornstarch until dissolved. Once milk simmers, whisking continuously, add cornstarch mixture. Bring to a full rolling boil; stir continuously until mixture thickens, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 3 teaspoons vanilla and teaspoon cinnamon. To serve, pour into a bowl or individual serving dishes.

Second place winner, receiving $15 was Makenzie White Toll with her entry of Oreo Pudding. Kinslea Fowler received third place and $10 for her entry of Taco Cheese Crisps.

First place winner in the Main Dish category was Adysen Johnston with her entry of Macaroni and Cheese.

Adysen received $20 and a special prize.

Adysen's winning recipe follows:

Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients: "2 cups macaroni "1/2 stick butter "4 oz. cream cheese "1 can carnation milk "4 oz. velveeta "1/2 cup water "1/3 cup shredded colby and monterey jack cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil macaroni noodles according to package directions (add 1 teaspoon salt to water during boiling). Drain, then add all other ingredients (except shredded cheese) and stir until melted.

Pour mixture into 9x13 baking pan, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.

Jordan and Adysen's winning recipes will be submitted for judging at the state level. The top four winners selected in each category will prepare and serve the recipes at the State Cook-Off in June in Little Rock.

Seed Survivor interactive display comes to HES

Nutrien Limited, partnering with the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program, brought its Seed Survivor interactive mobile display to Hazen Elementary school on Friday, March 16. The goal of the travelling exhibit is to teach the next generation about growing healthy food plants.

The program presenters for the day were Sunny Evans and Kathy Prislovsky. Hazen FFA students were also there to assist.

Seed Survivor is a free, curriculum-based, interactive learning experience that encourages children in elementary school to master the elements that plants need to grow.

Approximately 30 students can participate in the display at one time and it takes one hour to complete. Students spend half the presentation outside the trailer in a guided plant nutrient lesson and half the presentation inside the trailer playing multi-media and virtual reality video games on soil, water, sunlight, nutrients and growth.

After learning about the elements that plants need

to survive, the students planted a sunflower seed to take home and grow.

The exhibit tours North America throughout the year and has been in Arkansas since February.

Lindsey Verhaeghe, Nutrien’s Program Coordinator said last year

over 100,000 children planted seeds at Seed Survivor. She went on to add, “We want children to grow up to be healthy eaters, to be interested in agriculture and to understand where their food comes from.”

Nutrien believes it is important to share their knowledge about what they do best – growing

healthy plants.

Nutrien is the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and services, playing a critical role in helping growers increase food production in a sustainable manner. The company produces and distributes over 25 million tonnes of potash, nitrogen and phosphate products world-wide.

The Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation’s mission is to further understanding of agricultural and rural issues, and to support the agriculture and rural community through financial support for education, research, litigation and disaster relief.

The Arkansas Ag in the Classroom program was created to promote aware-

ness of the importance of agriculture to our communities, state, nation and the world to students in all grade levels. The Ag in the Classroom program features K-12 classroom materials, garden grants, educational programs and teacher workshops.

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Prairie County 4-H H holds 4-H H O-R Rama at fairgrounds

The Prairie County 4-H O-Rama was held Saturday, March 10 at the fairgrounds in Hazen.

The County 4-H O-Rama is the annual competitive event that is held so 4Hers can show off what they have learned in

their 4-H project work.

Brent Griffin, County Extension Agent-Staff Chair, Amy Carroll, County Extension AgentAgriculture along with volunteer Chad Tallent conducted the outdoor activities: Bicycle, Bait

follows: Baitcasting Junior Division: 1st Place - Alyssa Tiner, 2nd Place - Layla Gardner, and 3rd Place - Sam Clayton.

Gun Safety and BB Shoot

1st Place winner in the Junior Division: Health Karly Kinard.

Performing Arts Vocal Senior Division: 1st Place - Angela Hoover.

Performing Arts Dance Junior Division: 1st place - Kinslea Fowler.

First place junior and senior winners have the opportunity to compete in their event at the District 4-H O-Rama Thursday, June 21 in Forrest City.

Cloverbud members (ages 5-8) who earned a special ribbon for their participation in County O-Rama events included: Addie Carroll, Logan Bell, Perry Bell, Brylee McIntosh, Luke McIntosh, Wyatt

Junior Division: 1st Place Annabelle McIntosh, 2nd Place Adysen Johnston, and 3rd Place - Trevor Harrell.

Bicycle Junior Division: 1st Place - Adysen Johnston and Rylan Wyatt, 2nd

Tiner, Valina Osborn, Savanna Osborn, Lukas White, Bentley Bilbruck, Lorelai Gardner, Andi Tallent, Zachary Payne, Alana Payne, Weston Hare, Ryan Gladish and Talyn Johnston.

Thanks to the parents

casting, and BB Shooting.

Indoor competitions were conducted by Shea Wilson, County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H. Indoor activities included Illustrated Talks, Method Demonstrations, and Performing Arts. Winners in each category are as

and club leaders who assisted with the day's events and to Darline Sickel and Janice Corpier for judging this year's indoor competitions.

For more information about the 4-H Youth Development Program

and how you can get involved, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614 or email smwilson@uaex.edu. Like us on Facebook: prairiecoarkansas4h or follow us on Instagram: @prairieco4h. 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service and is open to all youth between the ages of 5 and 19 years of age without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Place - Ambria Wyatt, and 3rd Place - Maddox Tallent and Hunter Harrell.

Method Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks 1st Place winner in the Senior Division: Consumer Economics Aleigha Smith.

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