Maynard Players of the Week for December 13-17 are Chloe Green, Brice Weisenbach, Bobby Edington, and Madeline Jones are pictured with Riverbank representative Joyce Radcliff. Maynard Players of the Week for Jan 3-7 Morgan Seawel, Mason Seawel Alex James, Jayden Seawel are pictured with Riverbank representative Joyce Radcliff.
Charles Vallance, 67, of Pocahontas passed away January 4, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Vallance was born April 10, 1954 on Walnut Ridge. He was retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, flea marketing, and spending time with his family.
Ronnie Crouch Ronnie Crouch, 79, of Oakland passed away January 2, 2022 at home. Mr. Crouch was born October 28, 1942 in Delaplaine. He was a farmer who enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to music, boat riding, and walking his dog.
Shirley Patricia Crawford of Reyno passed from this life on Saturday, January 8, 2022 surrounded by her family at the age of 82. Shirley was born December 13, 1939 in Reyno, Arkansas to the late Thomas L. and Alta Overby Cherry. She retired from Clay County Electric after forty-two years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Reyno Methodist Church, where she served as the pianist for many years. Additionally, she was a member of Chapter 494, Corning Order of Eastern Star. Shirley enjoyed reading, painting and spending time with her family.
Megan Quinn Crawford 25 of Ravenden Springs departed this life on December 29, 2021. She was born October 1, 1996, in Jonesboro, AR to Allen Crawford and Julie Hendrick Crawford.
Judy Faye High Smith Ballard, 73 of Pocahontas passed away January 10, 2022, at her home. Judy was born November 3, 1948, to William Lester High and Melba Jean Graham High in Pocahontas. She had her cna license and was a homemaker.
Our first snow of the season, there is something about snow that just about everyone gets excited when that white stuff starts falling. Even at our age and retired it’s still nice to see how everything looks so beautiful when it is under that blanket of white. I always think for good things to bake and of course my first thought turns to Home Made Bread and maybe some Cinnamon Rolls!!! Both of these are recipes I have had for a lot of years. I hope you enjoy trying them.
Italian Style Soup: The bitterly cold weather made me decide to make a spicier soup. This soup has a good mix of protein and vegetables. Ingredients: 2 slices Morningstar Farms bacon strips (or regular bacon), ½ lb. sausages, casing removed, 2 large potatoes, 1 large onion, peeled and chopped, 1 tsp. minced garlic, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or oregano, ¼ tsp. Black pepper, 4 cups water, 2 cups vegetable broth, (or water and stock cubes), 4 cups fresh spinach, or 1 cup frozen spinach,1 can (15.5 oz.) cannellini beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup half and half, preferably fat free. Directions: Cook bacon strips or regular bacon. I cook the bacon strips in the microwave for 2 minutes,, but regular bacon needs to be cooked on the stove in a 4 Qt. non-stick saucepan. When crisp, remove from saucepan, drain on a paper towel. Discard the drippings in the saucepan. Crumble bacon or strips and set aside. In the same saucepan, cook sausages over medium heat, until no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towel, cut into ½ inch pieces and set aside. In same saucepan, mix potatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, water and broth. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add bacon, sausage, beans and spinach. Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in half and half. Cook for another 1 or 2 minutes. Recently I was reading a novel based in the 1880’s at the time of the Civil War and I realized how popular sweet potatoes are. I remembered a recipe given to me by a fellow Master Gardener. She said it is OK for it to be published but she’d prefer her name not be mentioned. Sweet Potato Soufflé: Ingredients: 3 cans cooked, mashed yams or sweet potatoes, drained. (May use equivalent of fresh cooked, approximately 5 medium) drained, 1/4-1/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup melted oleo (margarine), 2 eggs, slightly beaten, 1 tsp vanilla. Directions: Mix well and pour into butter casserole dish. Should be a mushy mixture. Mix the following and put over top of potatoes. 1 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour (all purpose), 1/2 cup melted oleo (margarine), 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans. Bake at 350-375 for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. The top will rise in the center when done.
Pocahontas Schools January 17-21 Breakfast Menu Monday-No School Tuesday-Breakfast Burrito, salsa, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Tuesday-Breakfast Burrito, salsa, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Wednesday-Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Thursday-Pancakes with Ham slice, syrup, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Friday-Sausage, Biscuit, gravy, cereal, juice, fruit, milk Lunch Menu Monday-No School Tuesday-Redskin Café’ Bacon Cheddar Burger, Sandwich Salad Tuesday-Redskin Café’ Bacon Cheddar Burger, Sandwich Salad Cup, Pickle Spears, French Fries, Fruit, Milk Wednesday-Oven Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Wednesday-Oven Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Black-eyed Peas, Fruit, Roll, Milk Thursday-Cheese Pizza, Pizza Style Green Beans, Seasoned Corn, Fruit, Milk Friday-Chicken & Noodles, Steamed Broccoli, Carrot Coins, Crackers, Peaches, Milk Maynard Schools January 17-21 Lunch Menu Monday-Hot Dog on Bun, Chili Dog Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Baby Carrots, Ranch Dressing, Dill Pickle Spears, Mixed Berry Cup, Assorted Milk Tuesday-Popcorn Chicken, Dipping Sauce, Sidewinders Fries, Fresh Broccoli, Assorted Sidekicks, Rice Krispie Treats, Assorted Milk Wednesday-Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Blackeyed peas, Roll, Sliced Peaches, Assorted Milk Thursday-Chicken Fried Rice, Egg Roll, Sweet & Sour Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Ranch Dressing, Mandarin Orange, Assorted Milk Friday-Hamburger on Bun, Sandwich Salad Cup, French Fries, Assorted Sidekicks, Assorted Milk .
The PHS and PJHS Quiz Bowl Teams recently competed in the Wildcat Invitational, hosted virtually by Trumann Schools on December 10. Both teams placed third in the competition.