The M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center gym was hopping on Saturday, April 8 from 1 - 3 p.m. with the Easter Bunny, egg hunters, and families of individuals with special needs as they enjoyed Easter games and festivities. The event was available to kids and participants in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri.
Trevor and Becca Barajas of Corning announce the birth of their daughter, Holland Young Barajas. Holland was born in Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital at 10:03 a.m. on April 5, 2023. She weighed 9 lbs. 12 oz. and was 22 inches long. She was welcomed home by her older brothers, Harrison, 4 and Hatcher, 2. Holland’s grandparents are Robin Young and the late Bill Young, Stacey and Jeff Battles of Maynard, and Matt and Jennifer Barajas of Michigan. Her great-grandparents are Ruth Fleming of Corning, Glen Young of Knobel and Patricia Bledsoe of Datto, Robert and Ernestine Barajas of Flint, Michigan.
I think you will all agree that this winter and spring, and even the past year, has had unusual weather. Kerry and I have a couple of ponies.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is assisting ARHOME beneficiaries who will have to renew their health insurance coverage as Arkansas resumes the process of Medicaid eligibility redeterminations to comply with federal legislation.
There is still time for students to purchase the 2023 Corning Yearbook. This yearbook will have even more to offer and includes a QR code that is included in the price of the book that will have even more pictures from the school year. Contact Yearbook Advisor, Alex Teague with any questions. Yearbooks may be purchased online at jostensyearbooks. com or may be ordered through the school.
In advance of National Lineman Appreciation Week, Park Elementary invited linemen from Clay County Electric Cooperative to visit 3rd and 4th graders on Friday, April 6 to explain the importance of electrical safety.
A second kindergarten registration for incoming kindergarteners that may have missed the first registration has bee set for Friday, May 19 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Children visiting the Corning Public Library for Itty Bitty Story Time on Wednesday, April 5 were entertained by all the activities during the story time. The young children were introduced to a story read by Ms. Renee, entertained with a puppet show, enjoyed movement in the form of a dance party and stretched their imaginations with an artistic coloring activity.
BREAKFAST: MONDAY: Egg, Sausage, Cheese and Potato Empanada or Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk TUESDAY: Blueberry Waffles or Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk WEDNESDAY: Breakfast Burrito or Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk THURSDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk FRIDAY: Pop Tart or Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH: MONDAY: Chicken Spagetti, Hot Roll, Tossed Salad, Cooked Broccoli, Fruit TUESDAY: Taco Salad, Cheese Cup, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Fruit WEDNESDAY: Meatballs, Brown Gravy (Pick up) Mashed Potatoes, Hot Roll, Cooked Carrots, Fruit THURSDAY: Hamburger w/Cheese, Fries, Veggie Sticks, Suprise Dessert, Fruit FRIDAY: Ground Beef and Macaroni (Goulash), Hot Roll, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Fruit .
The CHS Class of 2023 participated in a “Get Real” Financial Management Workshop on Friday, April 6 at Corning High School. During the hands-on experiential simulation Corning seniors had the opportunity to experience their future in a financial decision- making mode. They were encouraged to make wise financial lifestyle choices like those they will face as adults each month based on their family size and affordability. The “Get Real” simulation is designed for three, onehour sessions; preparation day, simulation day and a follow up evaluation day.