Lifestyle

Piggott 4-H Livestock team fundraiser underway

The Piggott 4-H Livestock team is currently hosting a You’ve Been “Budded” fundraiser through May 30. You can help support the club by “budding” a friend, family, business, or neighbor for $25. A display of clovers will be placed in the recipient’s yard. The lucky recipient can choose the next house by donating to continue the cause. You may also purchase clover protection for $10. For more information you may contact Jennifer Spence at 870-324-3320 or Jenni McKenney at 501-804-1907.

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Contributions being accepted for Ryan Rogers Memorial Scholarship

Contributions are being accepted for the Ryan Rogers Memorial Scholarship for the outstanding senior student-athlete at Rector High School. The scholarship is in honor of the late Ryan Rogers, who was the sports editor at the Clay County Times-Democrat and a great friend to RHS students. Those wishing to make a contribution to the scholarship fund may do so at Centennial Bank or by contacting Ron Kemp at 870-239-1599 or ronkemp84@gmail.com

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Lip-Sync event set May 19

The Piggott Heritage Car Show lip-sync event will feature a Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute with special guest Van Halen. The event is set for 7 p.m., Friday, May 19, at the Piggott Community Center. Admission is $5 with proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Happenings at the library

May 11 – Second Thursday game night from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for grades five and up, but all are welcome May 12 – Teen First Aid Class from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Class is full May 13 – Made with Love (make and take flower bouquets) from 11 to 12 p.m. and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Each session is limited to 12 people and the cost is $20 per bouquet.

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Teen Cuisine at Rector High School

Rector High School students in Sara Wright’s family and consumer science classes completed the Teen Cuisine cooking and nutrition educational lessons and labs with Clay County Extension FCS Agent Christin Holmes. Teen Cuisine is designed to teach youth important life skills to promote optimal health- both in the present and in the future. Key concepts about nutrition, food preparation and cooking, food safety, and physical activity using approaches and strategies that enhance learning and behavior change among teens were addressed.

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Contributions being accepted for Ryan Rogers Memorial Scholarship

Contributions are being accepted for the Ryan Rogers Memorial Scholarship for the outstanding senior student-athlete at Rector High School. The scholarship is in honor of the late Ryan Rogers, who was the sports editor at the Clay County Times-Democrat and a great friend to RHS students. Those wishing to make a contribution to the scholarship fund may do so at Centennial Bank or by contacting Ron Kemp at 870239-1599 or ronkemp84@gmail.com

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