Sevier News

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Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

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From guided hikes to kayak outings, there are over 50,000 family friendly programs available at our Arkansas State Parks. If you are still looking for a summer getaway, consider the options in our own backyard.

In 1996, Arkansas voters passed a constitutionally dedicated conservation sales tax benefitting Arkansas State Parks and three sister conservation agencies. We now have 52 state parks on 54,400 acres with 1,800 campsites, 208 cabins, and 5 lodges serving 8 million visitors annually.

Arkansas has more than 9,700 miles of rivers and streams, and a good deal of it is perfect for floating—be it by canoe, raft or kayak.Experience a lake tour at DeGray Lake Resort, or view the sunset from your kayak on the Bull Shoals-White River. Park interpreters will guide you through the waters as they inform you about your surroundings.

Our state parks also offer lessons in how to cook in historic southern traditions. Learn about the flavors of various herbs at the Ozark Folk Center or how to prepare pizza in an earthen oven at Davidsonville.

Or get away from the harsh city lights and attend a star party. Arkansas’s state parks welcome visitors to look for constellations and learn about astronomy this spring and summer. Guided tours are offered at several parks including Village Creek and Pinnacle Mountain.

And speaking of stars, don’t forget about the opportunities at our national parks. The International Dark-Sky Association just recently designated the Buffalo National River Park as a Dark Sky Park. It is the first such designation for Arkansas and now becomes one of only 19 national parks to be officially recognized as a Dark Sky Park.

There will be a variety of ranger-led night sky programs offered at Buffalo Point this summer.

The Arkansas River flooding is impacting only a few park services. We encourage you to call the park ahead of time to ensure your planned activities are still on schedule.

Check out all Arkansas parks has to offer atwww.arkansasstateparks.com . You can find information on our national parks atwww.nps.gov.

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De Queen City Pool Announces Summer Events

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De Queen City Pool Summer Events include: Public Swim, Adult Swim, Swim Lessons, and Special Event Swim Parties

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Hartley Family Bluegrass Gospel Group in Winthrop June 30th

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The Hartley Family Bluegrass Gospel Group will have the evening worship service on Sunday, June 30th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the First Southern Crossroads Baptist Church, just north of Crossroads at 1610 N Hwy 41 in Winthrop. Everyone is invited …

The Hartley Family Bluegrass Gospel Group will have the evening worship service on Sunday, June 30th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the First Southern Crossroads Baptist Church, just north of Crossroads at 1610 N Hwy 41 in Winthrop. Everyone is invited and asked to please bring finger foods for a fellowship following the service.

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Scholarships Available For Upcoming Fall and Spring Semesters

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Scholarships | University of Arkansas Cossatot Community College

Little River Cattlemen's Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline Board of Visitor's GED - August 2016, Deadline Cawood-Wright Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline Frachiseur-Pulliam Associate of Applied Science-Business Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline Bill & Christa Kolb Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline Disabled American Veteran Scholarship - August 16, 2019 Deadline 50/50 Scholarship - Available until filled Domtar Forestry Wood Hauler Scholarship - Available until filled

Need money for college? We have some open scholarships for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Here is a link to the applications: https://www.cccua.edu/pay-for-college/scholarships
The deadline is August 16.

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4-H Day of Archaeology Held at UA Cossatot

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UA Cossatot’s agriculture building, on the De Queen Campus, was the meeting place for the 2019 4-H Day of Archaeology. The annual event took place this year from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Twenty youth 4-H members participated in this event from De Queen, Monticello, Booneville, and Cave City.
The Arkansas Archaeological Society is conducting research this summer in Sevier County. Besides doing research in the field at an undisclosed dig site, team members are also conducting lab research on the UA Cossatot De Queen campus, with artifacts that were discovered back in the 1980’s at the Holman Springs salt mines, also located here in the area. 
Members of the society worked alongside 4-H participants to educate the youth about previous findings that were discovered in Sevier County. 4-H members who attended the Day of Archaeology were able to make pottery, extract salt from salt water, sort artifacts, learn about history, participate in educational presentations, and learn about the science of archeology. 
4-H Youth Development Instructor, Hope Bragg said, “The 4-H Day of Archaeology is about youth learning what archaeology is and the importance of preserving it and discovering how it is conducted.”
While the 4-H Day of Archaeology was taking place, the Arkansas Archaeological Society was also hosting an open house lab for community members to tour the archaeology lab and see artifacts that the archaeologists are analyzing.
The college is also set to host an evening talk by University of Arkansas Station Archeologist, Dr. Carl Drexler on Friday, June 21, 2019, at 6:30 PM in the Skilled and Trades building at the De Queen Campus. 
In this evening presentation, Dr. Carl Drexler will be discussing what the archaeologists have found and what they have learned from conducting lab research from Holman springs artifacts and the active dig site. This is a community event that is open to everyone.

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July Summer Classes are Still Open at UA Cossatot

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It is not too late to sign up for summer classes at UA Cossatot. The college has four courses that will be available for students to take starting on July 1. These classes are flex courses and will last for four weeks. The last day to sign up for one or more of these classes is June 28.
The July Flex classes that are still open include Success Strategies, Arkansas History, Abnormal Psychology, and Anatomy and Physiology II. Anatomy and Physiology II, also known as A&P II, will be held at the Nashville Campus from 9:00 AM to 1:50 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays. Success Strategies, Arkansas History, and Abnormal Psychology will be offered online.
These flex classes at UA Cossatot are designed to help students take courses they need in a short amount of time. They also provide students with an opportunity to take possible required classes or electives at a faster rate for anyone wanting to take and finish a class before August. 
UA Cossatot student, Lauren Wishard said, “I am taking Arkansas History online this summer during the month of July. Since I work during the day, this is a great option for me. Being able to start and finish this class in one month, and do it completely online makes school more convenient.”
To sign up for a class or to learn more information, please call Student Services at 870-584-4471

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Mrs Myrtle Sims 2019 Woman of the Year of the AEHC Sevier County Extension Homemakers Clubs

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It is with much love, pride, and admiration that the AEHC Sevier County Extension Homemakers Clubs chooses Myrtle Sims as “Woman of the Year”.
Myrtle was born July 31, 1934 in the Mt. Ida community about five miles southeast of De Queen, Arkansas. Just out of high school, she worked at The De Queen Bee. In 1953, she married Ray Sims. They bought a house in the Mt. Ida area and it was during this time that Myrtle began going to Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) meetings with her mother-in-law.
Ray was inducted into the military shortly after their marriage. They were stationed at Fort Ord in California for the duration of his tour of duty but lived in Monterey, California, a few miles away.
When they returned to Arkansas, they settled in Hot Springs where he worked for Weyerhaeuser, eventually moving back to the De Queen area. Myrtle was active in AEHC while in Hot Springs and after moving back to De Queen. She and Ray raised their three children in the area and were both active in civic, school, and church activities.
Myrtle held many offices in AEHC over the years, being president, vice president, and secretary in her local club and also held a state office for a year. She presently holds the office of vice president in the De Queen Homemakers Club. 
Using her many talents, Myrtle created the winning design of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council logo, which continues to be used today.
While Ray raised a beautiful garden each year, Myrtle was very involved in canning and preserving. She has always been a willing and respected judge at area fairs and was able to judge in many categories. In addition to her home and family activities, she is an accomplished artist, winning many awards over the years and holding offices in the Cossatot Arts and Crafts Association.