March 2022

Peach Orchard News

Hello everyone. Hopefully this last snow is the last time Jack Frost will show his nose until next year. It’s time for pretty weather to stay for a while, then bring on summer. I’m challenging myself to keep my yard and garden work up this year even better than I have before. I plan on keeping busy and drama free. Try to keep up if you can.

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Old Habits

I don’t remember the exact year I started watching “The Young and the Restless “, but it must have been about 1980. In other words, for over four decades I have virtually been addicted to a soap. At that time there were probably ten airing on the three major networks, but I limited myself to one.

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A-State Moves to Gold Level as Military Friendly School

JONESBORO –Arkansas State University has been designated as a Military Friendly® School for 2022- 23, and has achieved the Gold-level ranking for the first time. Arkansas State also marks its 13th ranking by the Military Friendly® Schools list, which sets the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses.

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“Saint” Patrick’s Day

Sometimes people ask me how I stay ahead of the news. Well, I have many trusted sources but I’ve been reading one publication in particular for longer than all the others. The periodical both informs and entertains. Its prose is simple and clear, but not without style. Their news stories cut to the chase. There is a focus on the natural world. And their puzzles keep me razor sharp. That’s why I still read Highlights magazine.

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Congress passes long-awaited postal reform legislation

The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, HR 3076, cleared the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, March 8, sending legislation to President Joe Biden that would give the U.S. Postal Service relief from a 16-year-old requirement to prefund decades into the future. The mandate, unlike requirements for other federal agencies, beset the Postal Service with more than $58 billion in unpaid obligations. The bill passed by a vote of 79-19 with many rural Republicans voting with Democrats in favor. President Biden is expected to sign the bill.

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Community center gym undergoing upgrade

The M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center is undergoing gym updates after an investment of $70,000 in the project by the Corning City Council last month, The funds will help to purchase quality equipment for the gym. In addition, a new gym space will be created by joining the current cardio room with an existing party room to create a larger more comfortable gym experience. A keycode door will be installed entering the new gym room for easy 24/7 access.

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