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Community Events Calendar Friday June 1 33rd Annual Steamboat Days Main Street Des Arc Monday June 4 Biscoe City Council Meeting 7:00pm Biscoe City Hall Tuesday June 5 Hazen Public Library Presents Magician Aaron Acosta 11:00am Monday June 11 Hazen Chapter # 5 OES Meeting 6:15pm BancorpSouth

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Recess Racers of Des Arc named county winners in “Walk Across Arkansas”

by Shea Wilson Prairie County Extension Agent – FCS/4-H The Recess Racers team from the Des Arc School District was crowned champion of Walk Across Arkansas was once again in this year’s competition.

The members logged a collective total of 59,457 minutes, the highest team total in the county.

The Overall Female Winner was Francine Dickson and Overall Male Winner was Justin Lucy, both from the Recess Racers team. The team that placed second was the Ms. Fits of DeValls Bluff, and The Faithful Few team placed third. The winners were recognized with medals, and the other participants will be recognized with a small prize.

Over twenty residents of Prairie County completed the commitment to Walk Across Arkansas, an 8week statewide physical activity program coordi-

Pictured Left to Right are: (back row) Barbara Hourston, Pam Brock, Jaime Eans, Justin Lucy, and Dena Knight; (front row) Adrianne VanHouten, Billie Ford, and Francine Dickson. Not pictured are Jason Lucy & Mary Bryan. nated by the U of A Division of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service.

Their final results were: Total Minutes Walked 73,808 Minutes Total Hours Walked 1,230 Hours Estimated Miles Walked -3,690 Miles Estimated Healthcare Savings - $7,381 Dollars Congratulations to everyone who moved with

Tuesday June 12 Quorum Court Meeting 6:00pm Annex Building

us this spring. Stay committed, and we hope you'll join us again next season.

For more information about this program or any other Extension Get Fit program, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614 or visit our website at http://www.uaex.edu/healt h-living/health/fitness/.

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Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services 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.

Tuesday June 12-16 UAM Jr. High Band Camp Des Arc Eagle Band Thursday June 14 De Valls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00pm City Hall Sunday June 17 Fathers’ Day Tuesday June 19 Prairie County Master Gardeners Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm BancorpSouth Wednesday June 20 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30am - 2:00pm Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

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Overall winners Francine Dickson and Justin Lucy

County/Hazen awarded local AEDC grants The City of Hazen was awarded a $15,000 Rural Community Grant and Prairie County received a $4,000 grant from the County Fair Building Grant Program at a recent Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) ceremony held on Friday, May 24, in the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.

As part of the annual AEDC Rural Development Conference, Gov. Asa Hutchinson presented grants totaling $735,516.23 to 54 Arkansas cities and counties. The grants fall into one of three programs: the Rural Community Grant Program, the County Fair Building Grant Program, and the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Grant Program.

All require a 50 percent matching grant to be eligible for the programs.

A total of $353,727.64 was awarded to 33 cities and counties under the Rural Community Grant Program to fund projects such as baseball fields, community parks, walking trails, community center, fire stations, fire trucks and other fire protection-related equip-

ment. Applicants from incorporated towns of less than 3,000 in population and unincorporated rural areas are eligible for up to $15,000 in matching funds under the program.

A total of $50,609.59 was awarded to 14 counties under the County Fair Building Grant Program. Under the program, county fairs located in counties with a population of less than 55,000 are eligible for up to $4,000 per fiscal year for construction, renovation or general improvements of buildings or purchase of items shown to directly improve the building or the services that the county fair association may provide.

Seven counties received a total of $331,179.00 under the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Grant Program to improve roads with a reduced negative environmental impact on priority water resources.

The program focuses on best management practices that reduce the impact of sediment and road runoff to streams, rivers, and drinking water supplies while reducing long term unpaved county road maintenance costs.

Memorial Day remembrance...

The Hazen Chamber of Commerce held the 9th Annual Memorial Day Service at the gazebo in Hazen City Park on Monday, May 28th. The event began at 10:00 a.m with approximately 35 people attending. The names of local fallen soldiers were read, along with the names of men and women who served in the military who are now deceased. Don Forrester sang “Fallen, Not Forgotten” by Ray Boltz in memory of those who gave their lives for our country. Pictured are Cody Snider, who planned the event, and David Hoover, who provided the sound.

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Billie Allmond Billie Allmond, 85 of Little Rock, formerly of Hazen, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 in L i t t l e R o c k , Arkansas.

She was b o r n November 2, 1932 in Almyra, Arkansas to Barner and Betsy Wright.

Billie is survived by her husband, Jack Allmond; sons, Kenneth Allmond and wife, Maysie of Bossier City, Louisiana and Terry Allmond and wife, Connie of Stuttgart; Grandchildren, Courtney (Michael) Barrett of Bossier City, Louisiana, Ryan (Laura) Allmond of Little Rock, Arkansas, Ashley (Adam) Triche of Bryant, Arkansas, and Stephen Allmond of St. Louis, Missouri; greatgrandchildren, Russell Barrett, Lucas and Clark Allmond, Kate and Haley Jane Triche and her brother, James Wright of Stuttgart.

Graveside services were 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Almyra Cemetery.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Bonita Joy Daniels Bonita Joy Daniels Huey, born on February 12, 1932, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Carlisle, Arkansas on May 19, 2018 at age 86.

She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas in the Hamilton community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. “Doc” and Ethel Daniels, her brothers, Dan and Jack Daniels, and sisters, Marilyn Parker and Sylvia Kay Hill.

On October 22, 1950, Bonita married James V. Huey, also of the Hamilton community.

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Together they farmed and raised their family in Hamilton where they were both active members of the Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church.

Bonita loved children.

She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and made sure her children, grandchildren, and nephews and nieces were able to attend. She cherished spending time with her sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews and later with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed her flowers and working in her yard.

Like her mother, she shared many of her plants with relatives and friends.

Collecting old glassware, restoring old things, and going on road trips with friends and family were among her favorite things. She also enjoyed the Grand Ole Opry, country and gospel music and family gettogethers. Her faith and family were the most important things in her life.

Bonita was a wonderful mother and wife and an amazing grandmother.

She put others before herself and her lifetime service in helping others is a testimony to this. She will be remembered for her humility and grace and will be greatly missed by her children, Bonnie Brooks and Ray Huey; three grandchildren, Ashley, Kristin and Daniel; four great-grandchildren, Erin, Jack, Britton, and Brinlee; her brother, Mack, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday night, May 21 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services were Tuesday morning at 10:00 A.M., at the Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church.

The family wishes to thank Arkansas Hospice for their wonderful care during her lengthy illness. Memorials may be made to the Hamilton Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Albert Hugh Dale Albert Hugh Dale, 76, of Crossett, Arkansas was called home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2018.

Albert was born in DesArc, Arkansas o n February 12, 1942 to Boyd Dale and Mollie Caldwell.

He graduated high school in Chicago, Illinois and then went to serve in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1969.

After his discharge he tried a few other careers but found that truck driving was what he loved and did until he finally retired in November 2017.

He loved gathering with his friends and family playing country music on his guitar and harmonica.

He loved old fashioned country music and would tell you "that was good but do you know any country?"

Albert was preceded in death by his parents Boyd Dale and Mollie Caldwell; his sister, JoAnn Gettey; brother Ronald Dale and his wife of 33 years, Patricia Dale.

He is survived by his daughter, Brenda and husband, Bruce King of De Valls Bluff; son, David and wife, Sherry Dale of De Vallls Bluff; brother, Lynn and wife, Pat Dale of Shreveport, Louisiana; aunt, Kathleen Morrison and husband, Geno; stepchildren, Terry Slaight, James Baker, Harry Baker, Larry Baker and Dyrles Gomillion; three grandchildren, Nichole Meredith, Charles Lovell, and Zachary Dale and four great-grandchildren, Kaelin Alexandria Bussey, Max Meredith, Molly Meredith and Ashley Lovell.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen.

His final resting place will be at Peak Cemetery in Pearcy, Arkansas next

Biscoe EHC offers Medicare help The Biscoe Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) is offering assistance to Medicare beneficiaries that could save them money.

Mitzi Osborne, the Biscoe EHC president has announced that there is extra help assistance and Medicare saving for people who are single/widowed with an income of less than $1517.50 or married and your total

household income is less than $2057.50 per month.

“This is a community service project of the Biscoe EHC.” Osborne said. “Please call for free assistance in applying for this help. We are here to save you money,” she said.

Madicare recipients can call Osborne at 870-7347010 for more information about this available assistance.

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to his wife, Patricia Dale who he missed very much.

Bessie Williams Clark Bessie Williams Clark, age 93, of Hazen, died May 22, 2018 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was born December 7, 1924 in Des Arc, Arkansas. She is survived by her son, Jerry O'Bannon and his wife of North Little Rock.

Graveside service was 2:00 P.M. at Biscoe Cemetery in Biscoe, Arkansas.

Visitation was from 1:00 to 2:00 at the Westbrook Funeral Home prior to the service.

Beautifying Des Arc...

Redonna Hendry has been painting murals on the buildings in downtown Des Arc. Shown above are some of the murals that she has done.

50th anniversary...

On Saturday May 19th family and friends gathered at Hickory Plains Missionay Baptist Church to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Teddy and Sherry Jones of Crossroads. The family would like to thank the 115 people who attended.

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The Grand Prairie ORDINANCE NO. 487 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING MINIMUM ENERGY STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN OF NEW BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES OR PORTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS THAT PROVIDE FACILITIES OR SHELTER FOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY, EDUCATION, BUSINESS, MERCANTILE, INSTITUTUIONAL, STORAGE, AND RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES, AS WELL AS THOSE PORTIONS OF FACTORY AND INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY BY REGULATING THEIR EXTERIOR ENVELOPES AND THE SELECTION OF THEIR HVAC, SERVICE WATER HEATING, ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTUION AND ILLUMINATING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR EFFECTIVE USE OF ENERGY. Be in enacted by the City Council of Arkansas, Section 1. ADOPTION OF ENERGY CODE. There is hereby adopted by the City Council of Hazen, Arkansas, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for energy efficient standards for new building construction, this Code known as the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code, being particularly the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended, of which not less than three (3) copies of this ordinance, as well as, three (3) copies of the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code, have been and now are filed in the office of the Clerk or Recorder of the City of , Arkansas, and the same ordinance is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and structures therein contained within the corporate limits of the City of Hazen, Arkansas.

Section 2. INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES REPEALED. Ordinances or parts thereof in force at the time that this ordinance shall take effect, if inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed.

Section 3. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Whereas it is of the utmost urgency that the City of Hazen, Arkansas, have an up-to date Energy Code to protect the citizens of our city, therefore, an Emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the immediate protection of the public shall take effect immediately on its passage and approval.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of May 2018.

Signed: _____________________________ David Duch, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ David Hardke, Recorder/Treasurer

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HHS Senior Day...

The 2018 Senior Class celebrated their last formal day of school at Senior Day held on Friday, May 4. Highlights of the event include “Remember When...”, a collection of remembrances of their days in kindergarten through their senior year, senior awards, and the recognition of the special adults who have affected their lives in a positive manner.

Dismang and Hillman to attend DA library opening Judge Mike Skarda told the Quorum Court that Senator Dismang and State Representative David Hillman will be in attendance at the grand opening of the Des Arc Public Library scheduled for July 18. Present for the May 8 meeting were Justices Ronald Eans, Lawrence Holloway, Dennis Tipton, Gary King, Lucas Childress, Bobby Willeford, and Eddie Ciganek. Justice Mary Roe was absent.

Skarda continued, say-

ing that the Des Arc library will open in its new home on June 4, 2018. The judge commended April Highfill and her mother for working every weekend to get things ready for the opening.

Last month’s minutes were read and the amount of the 94 Traxall Mack Truck was corrected to $26,500.00. The minutes were accepted with a motion from Justice Sullins and seconded by Justice Eans.

Prairie County Assessor Jeannie Lott reminded those in attendance that May 31, 2018 was the last day to assess.

The June meeting of the Quorum Court will begin at five o’clock instead of the usual time of six o’clock so that the Prairie County Extension Service can provide a meal for the court. Motion was made by The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

Hazen Special Olympics team competes in Searcy

Randy Skarda told me one day before church that I was watching the wrong people on television. I’m pretty sure that he was referring to one of my columns where I probably leaned a little to the left of center in my opinions. And while I do try to remain neutral and fact-based in this, I also am aware that like everyone else I approach the world from a point of view that is colored by my own unique knowledge and life experiences.

So I took his advice and began watching Youtube videos of a Canadian neuropsychologist/clinical psychologist/college professor that my elder son, Chris, had suggested to me a few months back by the name of Jordan Peterson. And now I’m hooked. This is what happens when you venture out into the unknown with the intent of learning something.

Now Peterson is labeled as a right-winger, but I’m not so sure. He is a conservative, but his beliefs are based in research, philosophy, and his observation of human nature as a clinical psychologist.

His videos are, he admits, his way of “talking out” his thinking process. And he invites discourse and dissent when he speaks.

He actually wants the audience members to question his conclusions and perceptions. And he listens. What a novel concept!

He talks about political correctness and identity labels and suffering and religion and politics and a whole lot more. He sees everything as connected (which in my opinion, it is).

We all suffer, and we are all oppressed in some way, Peterson states.

That’s life as a human, so make the best of it using the tools and talents that you have been given. It’s like my husband Bill used to tell our children, “Life’s hard, then you die.” If people could just except that one concept, the world would be a better place, Peterson says.

He says that parents who try to protect their children from pain, suffering, and failure are crippling them. (I’ve seen this many times.) He says that you should do the right thing because it is the right thing. He explains that everything is either chaos or order, and that each concept has good and bad qualities.

Chaos (which he says is a feminine quality) can be creativity and stepping into the unknown to learn and grow or it can

be anarchy and destruction. Order (a masculine quality) can be the structure around which we contain chaos to make it useful, or it can be tyrannical and stifling.

He has recently written a book called “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” that I have almost finished reading. It’s full of references to human mythology and belief system research and human psychology references, so it’s one of those texts that I have to read, then reread, to get the ideas into my head. But I’m sticking with it because I’m learning a lot (human beings have always interested me), and because he and I have very similar views about the world and the people in it. Who woulda thunk it?

I’ve also watched and listened to countless hours of Peterson on Youtube. I have found that I prefer listening to him rather than listening to the radio, and unfortunately (or fortunately) my car connects to my phone so that this is possible.

Anyway, if you have extra time to spend, you don’t mind stepping out of your philosophical comfort zone, and you don’t mind thinking hard, I recommend Peterson.

Thanks, Randy.

Softball tourney...

The Hazen Hornets 10U softball team competed in the First annual Kristina Strong Tournament in Lonoke Saturday, May 12, 2018. They finished in 3rd place.

The Hazen Special Olympics Team competed in the state tournament held in May. The competing students pictured above are (l to r) : Edward Brooks, Lexi Tenison Brayden Locke, Rosalie Schuck, Cora Marie Coker, and Andrew Davenport.

The events in which they competed and their

ranking in the competitions were: Softball Throw: Coramarie Coker 3rd place, Lexi Tenison 5th place, Brayden Lock 3rd place Shotput Throw: Edward Brooks 3rd place Tennis Ball Throw: Rosalie Shuck 1st place, Andrew Davenport 1st place

50M Dash: Andrew Davenport 2nd place, Lexi Tenison 3rd place 100M Walk: Coramarie Coker 1st place 100M Dash: Edward Brooks 1st place, Brayden Lock 3rd place 25M Assisted Walk: Rosalie Shuck 1st place Tiffany Thompson is the team’s school sponsor.

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Prairie County primary results The unofficial results for the 2018 Prairie County primary election were as follows (rounded to the nearest percentage): Democratic Governor: Leticia Sanders 30%, Jared K. Henderson 69% Justice of the Peace District 2: Judy Burnett 30%, Lawrence Holloway

70% Republican Governor: Gov. Asa Hutchinson 67%, Jan Morgan 33% Secretary of State: State Rep Trevor Drown 54%, Commissioner John Thurston 46% State Rep. District 14: Christia Jones 75%, Rep. Roger Dale Lynch 25%

Supreme Court Assoc.

Justice Pos. 3: Judge Kenneth Hixson 34%, State Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson 29%, David Sterling 37% Beebe School District Board of Directors Pos. 2: Clay Jon Goff 100% Beebe School District millage: For - 70%, Against - 30%

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New The Hazen Public Library announces that it has some new books and DVD’s for library visitors to check out in June.

They are: BOOKS After AnnaLisa Scottoline Shattered Mirror- Iris Johansen Fallen- David Baldacci Twisted Prey- John Sandford Macbeth- Jo Nesbo Blue Moon- Wendy Corsi Staub Bone White- Wendy Corsi Staub Miss Julia Raises the Roof- Ann B. Ross X-OPS: Exposed- Paige Tyler One Last Breath- Lisa Jackson Dead Girl Running-

Books

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Christina Dodd Murder in the Locked Library- Ellery Adams Morning on Main- Jodi Thomas Between Shades of Gray- Ruta Sepetys The Hight Tide ClubMary Kay Andrews The 17th SuspectJames Patterson Slightly South of Simple- Kristy Woodson Harvey Mr. Flood's Last ResortJess Kidd The Mars Room- Rachel Kushner Beneath a Ruthless Sun- Gilbert KIng Collision Point- Lora Leigh Beneath the SurfaceLynn H. Blackburn Death Doesn't BargainSherrilyn Kenyon The Disappeared- C. J.

DVDs Box A Court of Frost and Starlight- Sarah J. Maas Damnation IslandStacy Horn SurrenderJoan Johnston The First FamilyMichael Palmer The Other Lady Vanishes- Amanda Quick Robert B Parker's Old Black Magic- Ace Atkins

Des Arc 5th and Main St. (former Presbyterian Church

Thursday, June 7th2:30 p.m., Magician Thursday, June 1410:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Outdoor fun and play Tuesday, June 19th-3:30 p.m. Balloon Man Thursday, June 2810:00 a.m., Toltec arrowhead crafts DeValls Bluff 173 East Market St. Thursday, June 7-11:00 a.m., Arkansas Game and Fish wildlife presentation Thursday, June 14th11:00, crafts and treats Thursday, June 2111:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., rock painting

Forever My Girl The Commuter Winchester Maya the Bee 2: The Honey Games Super-Villain High Fifty Shades Freed Son of Bigfoot Peter Rabbit Paw Patrol: Summer Rescues.

Thursday, June 2811:30 a.m., Toltec arrowhead crafts Hazen 201 Hwy. 70 East Tuesday, June 5-11:00 a.m. Magician Aaron Acosta Tuesday, June 12-11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., outdoor fun play day at the gazebo in Hazen City Park Wednesday, June 2011:00 a.m., natural history education with live animals Tuesday, June 26-11:00 a.m. Arkansas Game and Fish wildlife presentation.

HSD board hires classified staff The Hazen School Board hired the district’s forty classified staff members and approved an updated classified salary schedule for the 2018-19 school year at their regular meeting held on Monday, May 21, in the high school library.

The salary schedule vote was necessitated by changes in the Arkansas minimum wage law according to Superintendent Bill Crowder.

The 2018 Arkansas minimum wage is now $8.50 per hour.

Part-time custodians and trip bus drivers will now be paid $8.64 per hour, and a full-time custodian with no experience will be paid $16,589 for a 240 day contract. Custodians with ten or more years will now be paid $19,469 for a 240 day contract.

Board members present at the meeting were President David Strohl, Davy Williams, Vicki Skarda, Sandra Penn, Richie Ingle, and Freddie Rogers. Principals Tiffany Glover and Clint Williams were also present.

Six students were accept-

ed into the district as School Choice transfers, and two students who petitioned for a legal transfer to the Des Arc School District were denied “The policy is that we don’t let anybody go,” Strohl said.

Crowder stated that the students will probably just homeschool another year if the district refused to release the students. The board recinded and tabled the motion, but a motion to deny the petition was voted on and passed after the board returned from an executive session to discuss personnel that lasted from 6:18 p.m. until 7:33 p.m.

Strohl stated that no action on personnel would be taken after the executive session.

Crowder recommended that the board hire Dennis Neal Resurfacing Company to resurface the old gym lobby floor and the floor of the boy’s and girl’s restroom in the Neel building at the cost of $10,800 u s i n g Operating/Maintenance funds to be paid after July 1 (next year’s budget). The tile in the gym is coming

On Saturday May 19th family and friends gathered at Hickory Plains Missionay Baptist Church to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Teddy and Sherry Jones of Crossroads. The family would like to thank the 115 people who attended.

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Summer library schedules The Prairie County Public Libraries have announced the summer schedules for the month of June. Readers of all ages are welcome to join in the festivities, which include reading contests, live animals, games, magic shows, rock painting, and much more.

Attendees are asked to pre-register before each event.

The events at each library are listed below:

50th anniversary...

loose, Crowder said, and it was put down with glue that contains asbestos.

When asked if the roof had been fixed in the old gym, Crowder said “As far as I know, all short-term leaks have been repaired.”

In other business, the board approved the superintendent’s recommendations to accept the resignations of Tiffany Thompson as an elementary special education teacher, Lori Caviness as a high school science teacher, Echo Dickson as the agriculture teacher, Tammie Lee as a bus driver, and Clint Honnoll as a high school football coach. Honnoll will continue to teach special education. Deborah Carlyle and Angela Hambrick will no longer be teaching concurrent-credit classes in the high school.

High school students Deangelo Buchanan, Demariae Buchanan, Caleb Martin, Jackson Shelman, Jake Walker, and Ethan Whitworth were hired as summer workers.

ASMSA Teacher Award...

Hazen High Social Studies teacher, Debbie Carlyle, was presented with the Arkansas School for Math and Sciences teacher award at the Hazen High School Awards Day held at the end of the school year. Carlyle was nominated by Sydney Bateman who attends ASMSA.

Overcoming three types of biases...

By Jordan Feyerherm, jordanf@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs While many people are familiar with the concept of bias, having a deeper understanding of what it is and how it manifests is often the first step in circumventing negative ramifications. Bias can limit potential for growth, innovation, and success on individual and community wide levels.

Conformity bias is best described as an individual going along with the opinion of a group, even if it directly contradicts what that individual believes.

This can result in a group of people agreeing to something because they feel that's what the over-

all group believes.

Confirmation bias means looking for evidence to back up already held beliefs or opinions.

For example, if you’re a hiring manager, and believe people who attended “school X” are hard workers, you might not question their other qualifications as closely as someone who attended a school you’re not familiar with.

Attribution bias is often seen in conjunction with conformity bias. We see members of our “in-group” (those we see as part of our own cultural group) in a favorable and forgiving

light. If someone from our own in-group makes a mistake, we’re more likely to give them the benefit of the doubt. Conversely, we’re likely to be more critical of members of other groups, attributing mistakes as personal shortcomings or failures.

While all three types of biases have potential negative consequences, they can be avoided by recognizing common situations and hallmarks. By understanding how biases work and manifest, we can limit the impact they have on our decision making.

It is estimated that for every dollar you spend at the grocery store, only 11 cents goes to a farmer.

More than 30 cents of every dollar goes to pay for processing, packing, and transporting.

This summer, Arkansans have an opportunity to give our farmers a larger share of the profit all while accessing fresh locally grown produce.

There are more than 100 farmers’ markets across the state. While some operate year round, you will never have trouble finding one near you in the summer months.

The markets provide a low-barrier entry point for beginning farmers, allowing them to start small, test the market, and grow their businesses.

Arkansas Farm Bureau estimates that 13 jobs are created for every $1 mil-

lion of revenue from a market.

Farmers’ markets aren’t just an opportunity to buy food. They provide a family friendly opportunity to interact with your neighbors and community.

Additionally, the social connections that are facilitated by farmers' markets allow producers and consumers to build relationships. Farmers’ market vendors educate their shoppers. In fact, four out of five farmers selling at markets discuss farming practices with their customers, and three in five discuss nutrition and how to prepare food.

Farmers’ markets have fruits and vegetables at the peak of the growing season. This means produce is at its freshest and tastes the best. The food is typically grown near where you live, not thou-

sands of miles away or another country.

In the summer, Arkansans can find locally grown strawberries, blackberries, peaches, and watermelons just to name a few.

Because of the nutrition and affordability, many vendors have now started accepting EBT cards from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. In some cases, SNAP recipients can double their purchasing power at a participating market.

Arkansas is home to more than 43,000 farms.

97% of those farms are family owned. Take the time this year to support our state’s number one industry.

You can find a farmers’ market near you by visiting www.arkansasfarmersmarketassociation.com

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang LITTLE ROCK – The state not only funds education for children, but also provides various classes for more than 50,000 adults every year.

GED classes are some of the most well known programs for adults. Last year 3,312 Arkansas residents took the GED tests and 2,885 passed, for a passing rate of 87 percent. That puts Arkansas above the national passing rate of 79 percent. In 2015 Arkansas test takers did even better, with a GED pass rate of 95 percent.

About 470,000 adults in Arkansas never finished high school, and a GED is a great first step for them to improve their jobs skills and continue their educations.

Another way for adults to get better jobs is to get a WAGE certificate from the state Department of Career Education. Most classes are held at Adult Education Centers. They teach entry level job skills for bank tellers, office and industrial workers. Last year more than 2,000 adults earned a certificate, and according to research by the Department they averaged a salary increase of almost 18 percent.

WAGE certificates and GEDs are provided by the

Department’s Adult Education Division, which also offers English classes for adults who grew up speaking another language.

According to studies cited by the Department, people who earn a high school diploma or its equivalent will earn, on average, $568,000 more in their lifetimes than people without a diploma.

At a recent ceremony at the state Capitol, the top 25 scorers on this year’s GED tests were honored.

Several of them spoke of plans to attend college.

At another ceremony at the Capitol, a group of adult graduates gathered on the steps to hear a graduation speech. They were dressed in caps and gowns, and at the end of the ceremony they tossed their caps in the air.

The Division also sends teachers to local businesses, at no cost to the business, through Workplace Education programs.

Employers host the classes on their premises to improve the literacy and computer skills of their workers.

Besides learning technical skills, the adults also learn what are called “soft skills” that are often necessary to land a better job. Soft skills include punctuality, knowing how

to dress appropriately, good pers o n a l hygiene and effective communication with others.

The Division is relatively small, with fewer than 20 employees, but it coordinates programs offered statewide by 36 local agencies that include school districts, community colleges and non-profits.

The Division also taught classes to about 3,500 inmates in state prisons, as well as to more than 5,000 people who get food stamps or welfare and who are required to take job training in order to qualify for benefits.

The Adult Education Division is separate from the Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division, which is responsible for vocational offerings for students who are still in high school.

A Fordham Institute study found that high school students who took more than one CTE class increased their likelihood of graduating, and increased their opportunities for college and employment. The study counters the long-standing stigma that vo-tech and “shop” classes were academic dead ends.

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Governor names free fishing dates Andy Goodman, chief legislative aide for Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s office, read a proclamation signed by Hutchinson declaring the time period from noon, June 8 until midnight June 10 as Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas.

During this time, all license and permit requirements to fish in the state are lifted, allow-

ing anyone to get out and enjoy fishing without the purchase of a license or trout permit. All other fishing regulations, including bag limits and size requirements for certain bodies of water are still in effect during Free Fishing Weekend.

Information on fishing regulations are available in a current Arkansas Fishing Guidebook.

Energy assistance program closes Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. Winter Crisis Home Energy Assistance Program will closed May 25, 2018. No

further applications will be accepted for the Crisis Program after this date in Prairie, Phillips, Lee, and Monroe counties.

Happy PCCUA graduates smile for the camera during the graduation ceremony.

Ables addresses 2018 PCCUA graduates HES 4th nine weeks honor roll Hazen Elementary School has released the list of students who made the honor roll in grades 24. They are: 2nd Grade: *Zoey Barnhill, *Bentley Bilbruck, Anna Brown, Reece Cash, *Jaxon Craig, *Jesse Duncan, *Madison Graham, *Makaela Guenther, *Weston Hare, Bryan Harrison, * Emma Hollis, Mandrell Humbert, *Jaylee Ingle, Jacob Kitchens, Ethan Lindsey, Kaden Loudermilk, Marcus Mahoney, Avion MaxwellMertens, Makenzi May, Aubriana Metcalf, Jacob Mills-Dixon, Jaylon Mullins, *McKenzi Owens, Taylor Reynolds, *Bella Roberts, *Levi Sabbatini, Paycen Seely, *Kenedy Self, *John Simmons, *Chloe Smith, Cierra Smith, *Justis Smith, *Benjamin Turner 3rd Grade: Dru Alberson, Kiona Anderson, *Jase Arnett, *Michael Bowman,

*Cayden Calvert, Peyton Cole, *Ryleigh Cook, Kadence Fegley, *Isabelle Gray, Rayna Hester, *Graylie Lawless, Hannah Linder, Destiny Martin, *Kylee McElroy, Matthew Mills, Michael David Mosenthin, *Izabella Rios-Thompson, Jase Simmons, Bailey Sims, Luke Snider, Maverick Snider, *Jalynn Thomas, *Alyssa Tiner, Bryant Turner, Kadence Weems, Daylee Williams 4th Grade: Peyton Anderson, Felicity Avalos, Kaitlyn Barbee, *Matthew Bokker, Maria Carrell, Kyler Dubberly, *Remington Fegley, Tyreke Kendrick, Eli Kitchens, *Peyton Kocourek, Ethan Lisko, *Emily Mills, Allyson Mooney, Gabrielle Morgan, Sophia Raney, *Sophie Raper, Hayden Rogers, *Samuel Sabbatini, *Maci Sickel, *Dylan Skarda, London Smith * denotes ALL A's

PC Court releases northern docket The Prairie County Court for the northern district has released the following docket.

Russell Daniel Kingreset for July 17, 2018 Wesley David Scruggsreset for July 17, 2018 William Scott- reset for June 19, 2018 Frank White- reset for July 17, 2018 Delilah Ann Johnsonreset for June 19, 2018 Ricky Bo Lowery- reset for June 19, 2018 Ladarius Spencer- reset for June 19, 2018 Jessie Lee Whittakerreset for June 19, 2018 Keonia Lynn Berryreset for June 19, 2018 Ralphyell Cortell Cauley Jr.- sentenced to 72 months supervised probation plus court costs &

fines Michael Whittakerreset for July 17, 2018 Justin Dallas Wigginssentenced to 60 months supervised probation plus court cost and fines Paige Marshall- sentenced to 60 months probation plus court cost and fines Stefan Lowery- reset for June 19, 2018 Ethan Reeves- FTA-warrant issued Howard Wayne Evansreset for August 21, 2018 Tammy Holloway- reset for June 19, 2018 Tosha Carroll- reset for June 19, 2018 Matt Carpenter- probation reinstated, 121 days in Prairie County Jail with 56 days credit

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Stuttgart native Meghan Ables returned home to deliver a motivational message to the graduates of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) campuses in Stuttgart and DeWitt Thursday night at the Grand Prairie Center.

Ables works as the Public Information Manager in the Communications Unit at the Department of Education. As the 2018 graduates prepare for their next steps, Ables encouraged them to go home and begin packing their suitcases with three things: their framed diploma, a journal/pen, and a pair of tennis shoes.

"Use your diploma as a daily reminder that hard work and determination pay off," she said. "See your diploma as a symbol of knowledge, and become a lover of learning, remembering that knowledge is power. It is important that you know this diploma is not the end, but the beginning."

Next, Ables told them as they move forward in their journey, they will need their journal to stop and reflect on where they have been.

"Your journey will become a powerful story that can, and will, change lives," she noted. “By

sharing it, you become a world-changer."

The tennis shoes, Ables explained, would be needed to endure the long road ahead.

In closing, Ables said, "Yes, your suitcase will feel light with those three simple items, but, remember, God will use the rest of the space to equip you and bless you as you travel to your life's purpose."

Among those recognized for receiving diplomas were Associate of Arts recipients: Casandra Alexander, DebraSue Bayless, and Abigail Bean, all of Stuttgart; Rylee Beaty, of DeWitt; Jessica Brownell, of Stuttgart; Justice Bryant, of Humnoke; Benjamin Burgess, of England; Stephanie Cohen, of Hazen; Thomas Coleman, of Crockett's Bluff; Christopher Curry, of Dumas; Heather Douglas, of North Little Rock; Derick Fletcher, Kathryn Gordon, and William Hickman, III, all of Stuttgart; Lee Hillis, of England; Kelsey Holder, of Lonoke; Caecaei Johnson and Shantiara Johnson, both of DeWitt; William Kimbrell, of Crockett's Bluff; Jackson Kirby, of Clarendon; Jon Lacotts and Jessica Lehmann, both of DeWitt; Parker Linton, of Lonoke; Madison Mack, of

Stuttgart; Charles McGee, of DeWitt; Stormy McKennon, of Casscoe; Cleo Morris, of Shannon Hills; David Orton, of Carlisle; Patricia PalominoSerrano, of Stuttgart; Brian Reynolds, of Ulm; Logan Stokes, of Roe; Deborah Stortz, of St. Charles; Haley Terry, of Humphrey; Delena Wallace, of Hazen; and Quenton Walters, of Stuttgart.

Associate of Science recipients included Paxton Harper, of Humphrey.

Associate of Applied Science recipients included: DeShea Baker, of Clarendon; Terrie Bohannon, Tiffany Bryant, and Randa Burns, all of DeWitt; LaPrecia Doyle, of Stuttgart; Sandra Ercanbrack, of Tichnor; Jamie Frost, of Almyra; Cheryle Grant, of Tillar; Gabrielle Hunter, of Clarendon; Kami Jenkins and Tracie Jimenez, both of DeWitt; Madison Mack, of Stuttgart; Jessica Martin and Maribel Medina Camacho, both of DeWitt; Sandra Piggee, of Holly Grove; Charlotte Purdy, Tristen Smith, Karly Sollars, and Haley Strain, all of DeWitt; LeQuista Swopes and Kayla Tillman, both of Dumas; Briana Wiley, of

Stuttgart; and Tiffany Wright, of Gillett.

Students receiving Technical Certificates were: Stonewall Bryant, of Stuttgart; Courtney Clingmon, of Humnoke; Lakeshia Cohen and LaPrecia Doyle, both of Stuttgart; Sandra Ercanbrack, of Tichnor; Kathryn Gordon, of Stuttgart; Karen Howel, of Des Arc; Gabrielle Hunter, of Clarendon; Shante Matthews, of DeValls Bluff; Virginia Maxwell, of Monticello; Luz Mondragon, of Dumas; Courtney Rhodes, of DeWitt; Natasha Rice, of Stuttgart; and Haley Strain and Ashley Terry, both of DeWitt.

Those recognized for serving as Student Ambassadors were Mark Anderson, Deborah Aultman, Courtney Ashburn, Abigail Bean, Rylee Beaty, LaSha Carter, Katlyn Deal, Victoria Douglas, Travis Ellenberg, Jamie Frost, Allison Guenther, Tonya Horner, Autumn Johnson, Bryson Johnson, Shantiara Johnson, Jackson Kirby, Madison Mack, Haley Martin, Naja Perry, Charlotte Purdy, Samantha Stagner, Skylar Stanley, Omar Valencia, Jasmine Walton, and Quade Wilson.

Prairie County Sheriff’s Report As of Wednesday, May 23, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department currently has 30 individuals in custody on both felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Recent additions include -- zero females for misdemeanor, one females on a felony, two males on felonies and zero males

for misdemeanor -charges.

Recent arrests include: Crystal Swift who was arrested on a possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia; John Blair is in custody on possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, which is a felony charge; and Ronnie Wordlow who

was picked up on a felony child support charge.

For more information on current incarcerated inmates in Prairie County and other detention centers across the state visit www.vinelink.com.

To report an incident or to give information on ongoing cases call (870) 256-4137, which is answered 24 hours a day,

seven days of the week.

Residents can also email the sheriff at rick.hickman@prairiecountysheriff.org.

Keep up to date with the Prairie County Sheriff's Department by following the department on Facebook: www.facebook.com/prairiecountysheriffdept.

In any emergency situation dial 9-1-1.

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City of Hazen 2017 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 870-255-4521. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. We currently have meetings on the third Thursday, each month, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

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, 2017. 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.

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Fluoride

Violation Y/N

Level Detected

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

MCL (Allowable Level)

N

Average: 0.83 Range: 0.55 – 1.16

ppm

4

4

Major Sources in Drinking Water Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which pr omotes strong teeth

LEAD AND COPPER TAP MONITORING Contaminant

Number of Sites over Action Level

90th Percentile Result

Unit

Action Level

Major Sources in Drinking Water

0 0

<0.003 0.082

ppm ppm

0.015 1.3

Corrosion from household plumbing systems; erosion of natu ral deposits

Lead Copper

♦

We are currently on a reduced monitoring schedule and required to sample once every three years for lead and copper at the customers’ taps. The results above are from our last monitoring period in 20 17. Our next re quired monitoring period is in 20 20.

REGULATED DISINFECTANTS Disinfectant

Violation Y/N

Chlorine

N

Contaminant

Level Detected

MRDLG (Public Health Goal)

MRDL (Allowable Level)

Average: 0.65 ppm 4 4 Range: 0.4 – 0.8 BY-PRODUCTS OF DRINKING WATER DISINFECTION Violation Y/N

HAA5 [Haloacetic Acids]

N

TTHM [Total Trihalomet hanes]

N

♦

Unit

Level Detected

Average: 6.4 Range: 6.1 – 6.6 Average: 48.9 Range: 47.1 – 50.6

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Water additiv e used to control microbes

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

MCL (Allowable Level)

ppb

0

60

ppb

NA

80

We are currently on a reduced monitoring schedule for Total Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids in the distribution system.

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Level Detected

Unit

MCLG (Public Heal th Goal)

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Bromodichloromethane 0.72 ppb 0 By-product of drinking water disinfection Dibromochloromethane 4.42 ppb 60 Bromoform 17.8 ppb 0 ♦ Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking w ater standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and MCLGs (Maximu m Contaminant Level Goals) have not been established for all unregulated contaminants.

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Students honored at annual HHS Athletic Booster Club banquet The Hazen Athletic Booster Club held its annual athletic banquet on Tuesday, May 15, in the Hazen Community Center.

The event, catered by Whole Hog Cafe, was held in honor of the Hazen Junior and Senior High athletes in all sports.

The evening began with the showing of a video featuring clips from Hazen athletic events produced by Nancy Chlapecka. The guests then were served a meal of barbeque pork and chicken with potato salad and pork and beans.

Athletic Director Joe Besancon announced the

recipients of the athletic awards beginning with the All-Conference and All-State players.

Special recognition was given to Grant Shelman, who won the Arkansas 2A golf tournament for two years in a row, and Austin Hill who won the Arkansas state weightlifting championship in his weight class.

The Junior and Senior cheerleading squad members were introduced, then a Huddle highlight film created by Drake Jones was shown. Special awards were handed out by the coaches and the high school principal, Clint Williams.

Fifteen senior athletes, who graduated on May 20, were honored with senior awards.

Elizabeth Foot and Luke VanHouten were named Lady and Mr. Hornet.

The students named All Conference for football, basketball, golf, baseball, and softball.

Logan Dulany received the Brandon Burlsworth Award.

Grant Shelman and Austin Hill were recognized for winning the state titles for their class in golf and weight lifting respectively.

Freshman Anthony Wilson recieved the the Logan Beckwith Jr. High Football Award Award.

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Kade Perry. Ay’Jon Green, Elizabeth Foot, and Grant Shelman were all named All-State players.

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