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Cook home shows Christmas spirit
Mike and Pat Cook are proud of their Christmas Village which has grown to 96 houses. They have displayed this every year since 1992. The Cooks started out with 30 miniature houses and it has grown every year. It is quite an impressive and beautiful sight when the room lights are turned off and the village is lit up. Cook said it takes him two or three weeks to get everything set up to his approval.
Retirement party planned for Gay Johnson
The Clay County Library Board will host a retirement party for longtime librarian Gay Johnson from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture accepting applications for farm to school program grants
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the annual Arkansas School Garden Grant Program and Arkansas Taste Test Grant Program to help schools start or expand farm to school activities. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 15, 2022.
Midkiff graduates from BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy
Patrolman Justice Midkiff of the Rector Police Department was one of 47 officers who successfully completed Basic Police Training Course 2022B at the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas, Ark.
Clay County Cattlemen’s Association holds toy drive during regular meeting
Each year, the Clay County Cattlemen’s Association meets in November and holds a toy drive to support local youth in the county. All 36 members in attendance for the Nov. 17 meeting held at the Clay County Fairgrounds brought a toy or gift to donate to the local DHS to provide gifts for children and teens for Christmas. The Clay County Cattlemen’s Association is honored to be able to provide something as simple as a toy to bring so much happiness to local youth and help them understand just how special they are.
FAFSA GIFT BASKET WINNER
October was Arkansas’ College Application month and as part of the activities included during the month, students were encouraged to submit their FAFSA (free application for federal student aid). Rector High School had 14 seniors successfully complete their applications which automatically entered them into a drawing for a gift basket. Winner of the gift basket valued at over $100 was Brett Fair. “We would like to thank Harps and Sonic for their gift card donations and supporting this effort,” commented RHS career training coach Kathy Fowler.