April 2023

RSD seeking referrals for GT program

The Rector School District Gifted and Talented Program is asking for student referrals for students in the second through 11th grades. Referral forms may be picked up and returned to the elementary, high school or superintendent’s office. Referred students should dis-play high intellectual ability, task commitment and/or motivation and creative ability. Those who have questions or would like more information may contact Lance Mabrey, Rector GT Coordinator, by email at lmabrey@k12.ar.us or by calling Rector Schools at 595-3151.

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HPMEC to honor Mary Pfeiffer

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center is honoring the late Mary Pfeiffer by presenting some of her favorite things throughout the year. As Mary and her husband Paul moved to Piggott July 4, 1913, HPMEC is calling this “The Year of Mary Pfeiffer”.

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Art on the Ridge set Saturday

Art on the Ridge will be presenting the second Saturday of the month Art on the Square from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Long-time local artist Carolyn Caldwell’s work will be featured, as well as an art competition to design an egg in the style of Faberge and music by Jordan and Jett.

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Tree walk to be held at Piggott museums

A tree walk will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center and the Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center. This walk is to identify and discuss 15 different types of trees, their origin, history, use and age. This is a joined effort between the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University. People are encouraged to sign up ahead of time. There is no cost for the program. For more information interested parties may call the museum at 870598-3487.

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Maxine Haley

Maxine Haley Maxine Haley, 89, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 30, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.

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