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Pine Mountain VFD to hold meeting
The Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Members Meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Pine Mountain VFD Training and Events Center, 10 MC 8004, Yellville.
Read MorePine Mountain VFD to hold meetingBull Shoals CC sets meeting dates
by Cindy Young The Bull Shoals City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 28. All Council Members were present, as well as Mayor Michael Savu and Recorder Tina Bailey.
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Breast Cancer Myths vs. Facts
Unless people experience breast cancer in their own lives, or they are close to someone who does, they might not be able to separate myth from fact when it comes to this disease: who gets it and why, for example, or what treatment involves. True, breast cancer is one of the better-known and moretalked- about cancers, but there are still so many misconceptions out there.
Read MoreBreast Cancer Myths vs. FactsOctober Events at FBCCNC
October 11 - Conservation Appreciation Day- Come by the center from 9-12, show us your current hunting, or fishing license and get a free round of trap on us! Guns and ammo provided. October 11 - Trap Range Open to the Public October - 13-15 Women’s Mentored Bow Hunt (event is full, with waitlist) October 21 - 8:00am to 6:00 pm- Hunter Education Class October 25 - Trap Range Open to the Public October 28 - Trap Range Open to the Public Call 870 218 4387 for details and registration information.
Read MoreOctober Events at FBCCNCOctober is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
Cause, Impact and Support of Domestic Causes of Domestic Abuse Research suggests that there are several different factors that contribute to the prevalence of domestic violence. Cultural factors: Historically, many patriarchal cultures have permitted the beating and chastising of women and children, who are viewed as a man’s property.
Read MoreOctober is Domestic Abuse Awareness MonthOctober 15 – 21 is National Friends of the Library Week
The Friends of the Marion County Library (FOMCL) encourages members of the community to stop in at our Library and discover all the things our library has to offer. There is a wide range of books of course, but there is also a large selection of DVDs, games, computers and technology. Our library has telescopes, fishing poles and many other surprises.
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Making Scents of Things
by Larry Dablemont There is a special place I visit to bowhunt and get away from people and this awful world. It is on a lake, and I get there by boat.
Read MoreMaking Scents of ThingsMarion County 4-H Loves Their Volunteers
by Billie Collins, County Extension Agent Marion County 4-H is so lucky to have such a great volunteer base, the program would not be possible without them!! We want to celebrate all our certified club leader volunteers and all the parent volunteers who donate their time & effort to the advancement of our 4-H youth! Last year in Arkansas 4-H volunteers put in over 56,500 hours, valued at $1.5 million!!!! Now, that is something to celebrate! Marion County Certified club leaders include Glenda Rozeboom, Makala Rozeboom, Shelley Crombie, Ben Crombie, Stephanie Evans, Tristen McNair, Casey McNair, Jenniffer Gryder, Russell Stocksdale, Christiene Yancey, Amy Robins, and Catherine Reynolds. For more information about 4-H or being a volunteer, contact Marion County Extension 4-H Agent Billie Collins at bcollins@uada.edu or 870449-6349.
Read MoreMarion County 4-H Loves Their VolunteersCrooked Creek
Has there been a disappearance of grasslands in our area over the last several years? Why has this happened? What can we do about it? While the information I am going to supply in this article refers to neighboring states, many principles can be enacted in our area due to many of the same climate conditions. Grasslands come in various forms — wetland bogs, rocky barrens, lush prairies, even woodlands — anywhere the tree cover is sparse enough to allow grasses, flowers and other small plants to flourish.
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