June 2022

The carnival will onceagain return for this year’s event, and armbands are on sale now for $30 each. They’ll be $35 after July 1, and at the picnic grounds on July 4. There will be no advanced sale of armbands for Sunday, July 3. There is a Sunday night special only in which armbands will be $20 and can be purchased at the picnic grounds. Armbands are currently on sale at Fred Ort Insurance Agency, Piggott State Bank, First National Bank-Piggott Banking Center, The Nest, Treasure Chest, Cox Lumber Company and Al Williams and Sons Nursery.

Pandemic-EBT is a federal program designed to provide food support to families with children who were receiving free and reduced-price school meals and missed school for COVID related absences. It can help families pay for food when students are absent from school due to a COVID-19 related isolation or quarantine. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, received approval to operate this program in response to the COVID-19 related school closures for school year 2021-2022.

On June 2, BRTC hosted the Consortium of Arkansas Independent Colleges (CAIC) Board Training. The colleges that attended included Arkansas Northeastern College, East Arkansas Community College, National Park College, North Arkansas College, Northwest Arkansas Community College, Ozarka College, South Arkansas College, Southeast Arkansas College, and BRTC.

The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library. JUVENILE NON FICTION Jungle : a photicular book Safari : a photicular book Elon Musk and the quest for a fantastic future K9 and military dogs – Parker Holmes Ultimate NBA road trip – Tyler Mason Ultimate NASCAR road trip – Heather Rule Indian Americans – Elizabeth Andrews Being Bella : respecting yourself – T.M.

Three Rivers College recently received a school bus as part of a potential new, four-week-long driver training program. The training program is still being planned, but if approved, those interested in becoming a school bus driver can sign up by contacting the TRC Workforce Development Department or any school they hope to drive for.

Powhatan Historic State Park will host two canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 2 and July 9. The cost of the workshop is $20 and reservations are required. Those taking part will learn the process and history of canning foods, and pick up some tips as well. Those wanting to obtain more information, or register, may call the park office at 870-878-6765 or email them at powhatan@arkansas.com

New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard is hosting Vacation Bible School each Wednesday night through July 20. Those attending will be served a meal at 5:30 p.m. with VBS being held from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Spark Studios” as those attending will have their imagination ignited and creativity awakened. Classes are available for preschool through youth. Those wanting more information or to be added to the bus route may call New Hope Baptist Church at 870-544-2364, Ted Winberry at 870-565-8234 or Jeanie Winberry at 870-565-8236.