November 2022
Living Well with UAEX
Have you heard the phrase “less is more?” It is an example of a paradox, a statement that is apparently self-contradictory requiring careful thought to determine the meaning. Originally penned by poet Robert Browning and made famous by the designer and architect Ludwig Mie’s van der Rohe, the phrase, “Less is More” came to define the ideals of modernist design and architecture.
State Capitol Week in Review
LITTLE ROCK – A record prize in the Powerball lottery generated increased ticket sales in Arkansas in October. Increased sales of lottery tickets generated an additional $2.1 million for college scholarships, compared to the same month last year.
From the office of Joe Jett House of Representatives State of Arkansas District 56
Did you know that more than 12% of all turkeys produced in the United States are raised right here in Arkansas? Arkansas produces 27 million turkeys per year and ranks third in the nation in turkeys raised. But that’s not the only popular Thanksgiving dish that may have started its journey on an Arkansas farm.
ARLEG Update
Recount, reporting issues delay House organizational meeting Representative Steve Magie (D-Conway) won re-election to his sixth term in the Arkansas House last week following a recount that confirmed a 10-vote lead over his Republican challenger. Magie’s win gives House Democrats 18 of the 100 seats in the House.
Accepting Applications for Arts in Arkansas Fund
Arkansas Community Foundation, in partnership with CACHE (Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange) invites small arts organizations statewide to apply to the Arts in Arkansas Fund, which will provide grants for general operating support. Applications are being accepted now. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. CST. For a full list of grant criteria, funding range, FAQs and other application requirements, visit arcf.org/arts.
Sesquicentennial Snapshot
Celebrating 150 Years of the City of Corning & Clay County in 2023 Southern Cooperage Company . .
Notices
Corning City Council meets second Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., in City Hall. Clay County Quorum Court, Third Monday each month, 7:00 p.m., alternating between Corning and Piggott courthouses.
The Lowe Down
In these days of stress and strife, there are many things that people disagree on, but there is one thing in which we all agree on and that is we all want to be happy. Even the grumpiest of people long to feel happiness. It’s something you can’t chase but I believe there is a sort of formula.