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Rhagen Thomas, PA-C, first in Arkansas to Earn CAQ in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Fayetteville, Ark. — Rhagen Thomas, a physician assistant at Washington Regional Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clinic, part of Washington Regional’s Walker Heart Institute, recently earned a certificate of added qualifications (CAQ) for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
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Cooking with Mumzy!

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. As you all have read Robert and I are coaching Baseball like we needed something extra added to us, but the need was there so we stepped up, and I am very glad to say our guys are coming right along. They are getting better every game. We are having very close games in scoring, so we are excited to see these boys grow. Now I am sad that this season is almost over. Crazy how things work like that. Maybe next year they will all come back to play and start off with a better year. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.
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Common Ground Arkansas Develops Site to Make It Easier for Arkansans to Find Polling Locations

Bentonville - The nonpartisan organization Common Ground Arkansas has developed an online Early Voting Locator tool to help voters quickly find their nearest polling locations and hours of operation. The tool is an interactive map based on the voter’s location or an address the user inputs.
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The History of Bruno

After World War I, a wave of socialism and unionism was the “in thing” for liberals and intellectuals. A Farmers Union was organized at Bruno. The theme was that farmers were being exploited by merchants and bankers. The Union urged farmers to become their own manager and merchants.
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Music Fills the Air

Music filled the air at Bull Shoals Lake – White River State Park May 17 when the University of Arkansas Chamber Music Tour played on the patio of the Visitor Center overlooking the White River. The outdoor setting was a wonderful venue for the student groups to share their talents. Three outstanding student ensembles included Castalia Saxophone Quartet, Hawksbill Winds and Loblolly Brass Quintet. All musicians are students at UA Fayetteville. The groups have performed and competed at various events and competitions.
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Bills Improve and Expand VA Mammography Services, Cancer Care

Washington - A pair of legislative initiatives championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to modernize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) breast cancer screening policies and the delivery of lifesaving care for women veterans unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday and are headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
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