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There is a drought, and the leaves on trees are dying. I noticed that several well established azalea bushes in various yards around town are dying. If you haven't been watering your plants, hopefully, it won't be too late to start.

I was browsing the Saline County web site and learned that about ten years ago, Garry Smith found an old Saline County Seal. County Officials are still in search of what year the seal was made in and what it was used for. They do have a document dated January 12th, 1863 that has been stamped with this Circuit Court Seal, but would be interested in other documents.

http://salinecounty.org/seal

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I saw a sign on South Street advertising a music event with $10 admission at the Fairground Saturday night. What's the scoop?

One of our members lamented the lack of activities for kids around here. I am posting the library schedule:

http://www.saline.lib.ar.us/web/public/userfiles/library%20newsletter/June2010.pdf

On 6/11, there is a Teen Movie Marathon at the Benton Library. There is also a used book sale going on at the Benton Library from 9 to 5 on Friday 6/11 and from 9 to 3 on Saturday

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Here's an interesting article on tuition-free college:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-04-06-tuitionfree06_ST_N.htm