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A Higher Vantage Point

I don’t get to a modern church very often today. That was something I did since I was young and had no choice in the matter. But I love to spend Sunday mornings out in the woods somewhere or off on the river, where I feel closer to God than anywhere else, I have ever been. I don’t like to be around a lot of people, I like being outdoors alone as often as possible. But I am not at all anti-social. In the last few years, I have spent a great deal of time speaking to folks in churches or various places around the Ozarks, and I enjoy that. In fact, I will be speaking this coming Saturday evening at the Shepherd of the Hills. I have the same weakness, I suppose, as many of the old timers I grew up around, in the pool hall back in my hometown. I do a lot better at talking than listening!
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Early Voting and Ballot Issues

Yellville — We live in a democratic society where voting is a privilege of citizenship. Democracy works best when informed citizens exercise their voting privilege. Did you know the U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture conducts voter education efforts? Our Public Policy Center provides unbiased information on State and local ballot issues at https://bit.ly/37o3IQU Here you will find the latest news and updates to state and local ballot issues. There is even a place where you can ask questions.
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Economic Development Leaders Celebrate Economic Development Week in Arkansas

Little Rock - May 9 – 13 has been proclaimed Economic Development Week in Arkansas by Governor Asa Hutchinson marking the third year of this statewide proclamation recognizing the work of economic developers across the state. Earlier this month, the governor met with state and local economic developers to present the proclamation to Mallory Darby, 2022 president of Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives (AEDCE).
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WE’RE MOVING!

The Mountaineer Echo is pleased to announce the newspaper office will be moving through the month of May. The Mountaineer Echo will continue to put out the weekly newspaper during the move and be in Flippin on Main Street.
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May schedule for BSL

Bull Shoals Library wants to make it easy for you to keep up with what is going on at BSL, so keep an eye on their sign in front of the library. It changes often to let you know of upcoming events and services. It also lets you know when they are open. Information can also be found on their web site and Facebook page.
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Mayo for JP District 5

January 16, 1997, was a very cold day. The temperature was below 8 degree and Patty, and I kept a hot fire going in the heater. Around 6:30 or 7:00 in the evening we were deep under bed covers when a knock came at the door.
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FLIPPIN SCHOOLS MENU

May 16-20 Breakfast Menu Monday: Frudel, or cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Wednesday: Breakfast Taquito, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk Thursday: Cook’s Choice Friday: Biscuit w/Gravy, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk Lunch: Monday: Chicken Fajita, Lettuce, Tomato, Refried Beans, Tortilla Chips w/Salsa Frozen Fruit Cup, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Tuesday: Cook’s Choice Wednesday: Sloppy Joe, French Fries, Pickle Spear, Pears, Pudding, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Cook’s Choice Friday: Toasted Han & Cheese Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Veggie Sticks, Mandarin Oranges, Rice Krispy Treat, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk .
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Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition

Cinco de Mayo is, for those with limited grasp of the Spanish, just a date on the calendar. Don’t be alarmed. This is the one day of the year that is in the Spanish. Cinco de Mayo means, try to stay with me here… the Fifth of May. On this day, many Americans pile into authentic Mexican restaurants in America. They will tell you that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. Do not believe these people. They have been drinking. Some are even drunk. Mexican Independence Day is the 16th of September, which ironically starts at midnight on the 15th of September. Never heard of it. That’s because you’re American, you live in the United States of American, and you do not celebrate other countries independence from other, other countries. Unless they serve alcohol. Then perhaps you can make an
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