Older American Month
Through no fault of my own, it has come to my attention that May is Older American Month. This gave me pause. Let me see if I have this straight. May is a month. I get that. For Older Americans. Um, what the what?!
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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.
UAFS Provost Selected: Dr. Shadow Robinson
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.
USDA Expands Flexibilities to Empower American Producers to Address Global Food Crisis
Washington— After repeated calls from U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, to devise a plan empowering American agricultural producers to help address the global food crisis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced expanded flexibilities within the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for participants with expiring contracts.
Arvest Bank Names Mattingly Executive Director of Consumer Lending
Fayetteville – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Jon Mattingly has been named executive director of consumer lending, effective June 1. As such, Mattingly will lead and direct Arvest’s consumer lending efforts across the bank’s four-state footprint.
Arkansas Brighter Future Plan Celebrates ‘529 Day’
Little Rock – The Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan, along with other 529 plans across the country, is celebrating 529 Day during May by encouraging families to open and contribute to a plan to begin saving for their loved one’s education.
Arvest Bank Announces Promotions in North Central Arkansas
YELLVILLE – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce a round of promotions in North Central Arkansas. Commercial banker Jacob Bruggeman has been given the additional title of vice president.
Orphans and World Traveler at HAH
Have-A-Heart Oh, my goodness! This week, in the canine category, we have a couple of real cuties! Allow us to introduce Pete and RePete, two adorable brothers found as strays (believed to have been dumped) on MC 4044. Two very kind women picked them up and reached out to Have-a-Heart (HAH) for assistance.
Harrison Colony Chapter, NSDAR
Harrison Colony Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution), held their final spring meeting on Saturday, May 21. Refreshments were served by Regent Sandra Hillier and Regent-elect Janice Duffy. Guests were welcomed, and the Sunshine Report was given.
Bull Shoals American Legion donates to local non-profits
Bull Shoals - Bull Shoals American Legion Post 431 recently presented checks to three local organizations: the Bull Shoals Food Pantry; Flippin Boy Scout Troop 165, and the Civil Air Patrol 107th Composite Squadron.