July 2022
As drought lingers, trees require smarter approaches for watering
LITTLE ROCK — With Arkansas’ prolonged drought taking a toll on trees across the state, now is the time for homeowners to lend some extra attention to their trees that may be in distress. “People have been calling about their trees losing leaves or starting to get their fall colors way too early, or the bark cracking,” said Krista Quinn, a certified arborist and an agricultural agent with the Cooperative Extension Service’s Faulkner County office, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
Blanchard receives CCECC Youth Tour Scholarship
Kenzie Blanchard was one of four that participated in the Virtual NRECA Washington DC Youth Tour in 2021. Upon completion of the virtual tour each participant completed a community service project in their local community, making them eligible for a scholarship. Pictured is Kenzie Blanchard receiving her scholarship check from Connie Pendergrass, Secretary/Treasurer CCECC Board of Directors.
Post office celebrates 72422
On Friday, July 22 the Corning Post Office celebrated the Corning zip code: 72422 in anticipation of the date on Sunday, July 24, 2022 which was equivalent to the city’s zip code. The post office celebrated the zip code and date match with refreshments of popsicles, cookies, cupcakes and water for patrons since the post office is closed on Sundays. Photo/Tonya Lunsford
History book of Clay Co. to be written and published
The Clay County Genealogical and Historical Society recently voted to sponsor the writing and publishing of a book length history on Clay County. The primary content of the book will be family histories.
the Lord’s Corner
‘ Wish I’d said that: ‘ “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” – Coco Chanel No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.
From The Courier Files 1909
Corning will enjoy excellent electric light service again this summer. G.A. Booser announces that day service will begin again June 1st and will extend until the last of October, or as long as warm weather continues to make electric fan needed. The Corning baseball club with T. Toalson. manager, promises a better team than ever for the Corning fans. Sunday School is well attended in Corning. Last Sunday, the attendance was: Methodist. 191: Baptist. 38; Christian 54: Holiness, 47. Total 320. The IFF, composed of some young girls of Corning, met in the home of Miss Ethel Black Saturday afternoon and a pleasant time was spent. Games were played. prizes awarded and refreshments served. IFF means In For Fun. The next meeting will be with Anne Bryant. Pupils of Corning Public School have purchased a 350 pound school bell costing $26.00. A belfry will be erected on the roof of the school house. The bell can be heard for two miles. J. L. McClurkin, Superintendent has directed the money raising program . The pupils next project is a flag pole with old glory flying on the school grounds. Hurrah for the boys and girls of our school. The Gang-A society of young girls, was organized at the home of Jenie Oliver on Saturday afternoon. Members of the club are Jenie Oliver, Fay Champion, Laurena Oliver, Ethel Estes, Eunice Piland, Nesa Barnhill, Ruth McKinney and Marie Black. The Gang meets with Miss Nesa next Saturday afternoon. The Corning Orchestra has been rated as one of the best musical groups in the state of Arkansas. The musician practice Sunday afternoons at the Opera House and provide music for the stage shows. Members are: W.W. Henry director and violin,. Mrs. W.W Henry, piano: Dr. V. H. Tate Clarinet; Ed Hall, Coronet: Charley Gage, Trombone: George Richards, French horn and Sam Hall, trap drums. The baseball park in NW Corning has been put in fine condition and Manager Toalson is rounding up the team of players for the team. The Clionian Literary Society of C.H.S. has raised $14 to buy a basketball and equipment for a girls basketball team. Miss Virginia Redwine, Principal, will coach the girls and chaperone the team when it plays out of town.
Big Tech is Steamrolling America’s Newspapers
Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy.
RAMBLING VINES
I’ve watched hundreds of “beauty” pageants...Miss America, Miss Arkansas, Miss Teen Age American, Miss Independence (about 40 times), Miss Clay County, and quite frankly I am bored most of the time they are going on. I’m pretty good at selecting the winners during the first appearance, then it all becomes a drag to sit and watch as they are narrowed down to the Top 10, then the Top Five and... finally the winner! I could tell them in the beginning how it is going to come out, and save a lot of time, but no one asks me.
Officer takes final ride through Clay County
Clay County law enforcement escort the body of fellow officer Cody Carter on his last run into Corning and through Clay County on Wednesday morning at 11:20 a.m. The Piggott Police Officer, died from a tragic accident Friday evening, July 15, 2022, while off duty.