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QC Holds First 2022 Meeting
Clay County Quorum Court met for the first time in the new year with a full quorum at the Piggott Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 18, due to Martin Luther King Jr. holiday falling on the Monday the court usually meets.
Peach Orchard News
Hello everyone. We had a few nice days of weather, beautiful sunshiny days, which can fool you, thinking it’s warm outside then that cold wind hits you. I’m not going to complain too much as long as the sun shines and brightens the day. I feel lucky to have been able to enjoy all four seasons. Even if we have to deal with the cold and sometimes extremely hot weather. Not a lot of states get all four seasons to enjoy.
Soup’s On
January is, on average, the coldest month of the year. And that means one thing.
STATE CAPITOL WEEK IN REVIEW
LITTLE ROCK – The state Division of Children and Family Services intends to try out a new method of intervention, by assigning cases to a team of workers instead of to an individual. The Division is part of the state Department of Human Services (DHS).
JOE JETT
Members continued to review agency budget proposals in preparation for the 2022 Fiscal Session. This week, the hearings focused on requests for public safety and for the Department of Human Services.
Courier Policy for Society Page
The Clay County Courier welcomes news of weddings, engagements, bridal showers, cradle showers, birthday parties, family reunions, birth announcements, vacation and trip news, church outings and club meetings; etc. for use on the Society page. There is no charge for publishing such articles, and pictures are welcome. An easy option to submit Society news is to email news and photos to Pam Lowe at pamlowe@claycountycourier.com. Readers may also bring news into the Courier office to submit articles and photos.
Card of Thanks
In appreciation of the love and caring acts shown to me during the loss of my husband I truly appreciate each one. Thank you to Randolph Home for the care and attention shown to Carlos during his illness.
Jett announces fifth term in AR House to be his last
State Rep. Joe Jett – (R) announced on his Facebook page on Monday, Jan. 17 his decision not to run for re-election as State Representative for soon to be District 1, representing Clay County and portions of Greene, Randolph, and Lawrence counties. In his online statement he disclosed, “Lisa and I wanted to share with you how much of an honor and privilege it has been to represent you in our great State of Arkansas. The significance of you allowing me to serve this district is not lost on me and I find that fact extremely humbling. So, I would be remiss if I did not take the time to say thank you. Please feel free to call on me if I can ever be of help. God bless each and every one of you.” Jett has an official statement published on page 9 of this issue of the Clay County Courier.
TROPICAL BIRDS
There are birds all over the planet Earth. There may be some birds in your backyard right now. Many birds migrate during different times of the year looking for warmer or cooler weather, or to find food. There are birds that never migrate because they are made to live in a certain climate zone. Tropical birds don’t migrate. These birds live in tropical rainforests where it is warm year round, and there is always plenty of food. They are some of the most colorful and smartest birds on the planet. Certain tropical birds can be taught to dance, do tricks like playing fetch and even talk. Some tropical birds, like the hyacinth macaw, are endangered.