March 2023

When House members return from the spring break recess, they will begin the process reviewing proposed constitutional amendments. Those hearings will take place in the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee.

LITTLE ROCK – In every regular session the legislature can refer up to three proposed constitutional amendments to voters. The measures referred during the 2023 session will be on Arkansas general election ballots of November, 2024.

Life is funny sometimes. I saw a picture of a friend and his bride taken in 1978. I remarked on it on social media, and we had some discussion. They were beautiful and they are still beautiful people. We, as humans, especially in the western world and in America for sure, seem to worship youth and beauty. Now, don’t get me wrong, there is little wrong with that as long as we keep it in the proper perspective. I look at a handsome, athletic, young man or a beautiful girl and it brightens my day. Their physical beauty reminds me of past gone days when I was able to run faster than a speeding train and jump tall buildings in a single bound. Look, look, up in the sky! No, wait a minute, let’s not get carried away. This is supposed to be a semi-serious discussion. OK, but those observations do turn my inner camera on and I see myself as I truly was - a healthy young man. And as healthy young man, I did notice the healthy young women. At CHS, this juvenile immature youngster took notice of the pretty girls who at that time, never saw him. There was Carol Thomas, probably the most popular girl in school at that time, but she was going steady with Junior Smith, that big hunk of burning love, and could see no other. Barbara Reed stole my heart, and then crushed it on our senior trip. But each one of you beautiful ladies during those days had a singular beauty that did not go unnoticed. I took you as examples of the kind of girl I wanted to spend life with and be my mate. Well, life doesn’t always serve you the order you place off your chosen menu. I did meet a young lady, and we lived and loved and created and grew apart after 23 years. Then I went shopping and I enjoyed that for a while. In 1991 I met who was to become my 4th wife and life changed. Youth has its beauty, but some maturity is required to build a good relationship and I found that finally. My friend that I remarked about at the beginning of this article, his name is Dan Santos. He is another writer, a ve

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The Clay County 4-H Tech Changemakers have been providing a series of digital workshops at their local Piggott and Rector Public Libraries. Their goal is to help the community thrive by providing information to help close the digital divide while increasing access to in-demand digital skills. Workshops have covered topics on Email Basics, How to Avoid Scams-Phishing, and How to create Microsoft Word Documents. These workshops are free and open to everyone. Those attending will learn technical skills for work and personal life. Their next workshop will be at the Rector Public Library on Wednesday, April 5th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. At this workshop, they will be discussing how to create Microsoft PowerPoint. Participants are invited to bring their digital device (cell phone, iPad, laptop, etc.) that they would like additional help operating. The 4-H Tech Changemakers will be available to answer questions or help find solutions to digital questions.

Adalynn Rose Moser of Corning represented Clay County in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 11 at the Vines Center in Little Rock. She competed against 55 of the best spellers from across the state and placed 4th place along with five other spellers. She received $100 for her achievement.