2022 Strawberry Pageant
Senior Mrs Strawberry Festival Linda Hertter mother of Robert Hertter and Stacie Pearce. Miss Strawberry Festival 2022 Alyssa Busbee daughter of Jug and Laura Busbee also Prettiest Eyes and Best Smile.
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Buffalo National River as I remember it about 80 years ago
Part Eight: While some food items were scarce, others did not require rationing, and Americans adjusted accordingly. “Red Stamp” rationing covered all meats, butter, fat, and oils, and with some exceptions, cheese. Each person could spend a certain amount of points weekly with expiration dates to consider. “Blue Stamp” rationing covered canned, bottled, frozen fruits and vegetables, plus juices and dry beans, and such processed foods as soups, baby food and ketchup. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a “War Ration Book.” Each stamp authorized a purchase of rationed goods in the quantity and time designated, and the book guaranteed each family its fair share of goods made scarce, thanks to the war. Rationing also was determined by a point system.
Looking To Start Extension Get Fit In Searcy County!
Are you ready to improve your health? Have you decided it is time to start exercising? The Extension Get Fit program from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service can help! -Meet for an hour twice each week -12-week program focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and balance -Must be 18 years or older to participate -ONLY $20 for the year! Meets Tuesday and Thursdays 9:30 AM at the Searcy County Fairgrounds To learn more or join now, contact Ashley Fulks at 870-448-3981. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
2022 Ancestor Fair On
The 2022 North Arkansas Ancestor Fair is on this year after missing two years due to covid. Sponsored by the Searcy County Historical Society, a 501 (c) 3 organization. The North Arkansas Ancestor Fair will be held Saturday, June 4, in Veterans Hall, Marshall, Arkansas. It is a free event, both for providers and for seekers. The Ancestor Fair’s schedule is much simpler this year. There will be no speakers, only free tables, chairs and WiFi for information providers and information seekers.
Searcy County Extension office offers ServSafe Manager Course
ServSafe has been the industry standard since 1919 in training millions of people how to receive, store, prepare, and serve food safely. Through the Cooperative Extension Service, we offer training and certifications for the ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Manager, and ServSafe Instructor & Proctor programs. The Arkansas Department of Health is now requiring each food service facility to have at least one supervisory employee who has Certified Food Manager training.
Searcy County Retired Teachers
Searcy County Retired Teachers will have its regular meeting on Friday, May 13 in the Leslie United Methodist Fellowship Hall at 11:30. Lunch is catered by the United Methodist Women and will be served at 11:30, $12. Our guest speakers will be Danny Townsend, ARTA Vice President and Mark Gammill, Area II Director. They will update us on items of concern about our retirement. All retired school personnel are invited. Please come and join us.
Nominations for 2022 Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas along with the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services (DAABHS) is seeking nominees for induction into the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame through June 24, 2022.
Legislative Update
All children deserve to grow up in a loving and stable home. Unfortunately, many children in Arkansas are lacking that stability.
Washington Update
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is run by my good friend David Beasley. Under his leadership, WFP was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger, promote peace in conflictaffected areas and prevent the weaponization of food as part of war and hostilities.
Governor’s Address
There is no question that many families suffered financial setbacks as the coronavirus swept across the nation two years ago. Today I’d like to discuss my vision to stabilize housing and to assist Arkansans with opportunities to move up the economic ladder.