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A Gift from Jimmy Joe

EROS - Heather Knapp, the librarian at Ozark Mountain School, purchased books for the elementary students at the Bruno-Pyatt campus with memorial funds donated by Mr. Jimmy Joe Sasser. Mr. Sasser worked as an educator for almost 40 years of his life. He was the principal at the Bruno-Pyatt School for many years and loved teaching, playing music and singing with all the children.

Update: Public Officials

Residents of Bull Shoals and Marion County have asked questions concerning former public officials and when the officials will be returning to court. The Mountain Echo (ME) is providing an update on these cases.

Living Legend: Violet B. Hensley Turns 109

Known as the “Whittling Fiddler,” the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks,” or more simply, the “Fiddle Maker,” Violet Brumley Hensley, a fiddle maker and musician most of her life, was designated as the 2004 Arkansas Living Treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council.

Panthers fall in Thriller

The Yellville-Summit Panthers (Y-S) traveled to Mountain View (MV) for a district game against the Yellowjackets Friday, October 10, at 7 p.m. At game time, the conditions were calm and warm. With temperatures in the low 70s and nearly no wind, the game kicked off with an onside kick by Mountain View and recovery.

Marion County Community Center Floorplan & Services

By MCCCS Let’s talk about the proposed building and its many services for the people of Marion County. We’ve had some folks concerned that we are overbuilding. In the last 4-5 years we have visited 12 community centers in Arkansas and Missouri. We are grateful for these facilities and have learned a lot from their experienced staff. Our building will be about 41,000 square feet. For comparison, approximate square footage in the following facilities: Mountain Home 100,000, Harrison 100,000, Batesville 100,000 with 12,000 outdoor aquatic centers, Heber Springs 100,000, Paragould 52,000, and our closest comparable is Berryville at 51,305.

Creation of the National Home

Following the Civil War, the United States was left with historic devastation as an estimated 360,000 Union soldiers and 260,000 Confederate soldiers lost their lives in the conflict.