Washington – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is leading legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses.
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Buffalo National River, Christian Swaim, will give an historical presentation, “The History of Camp Orr High Adventure Base”, in the meeting room of the Newton County Library on Stone Street in Jasper from 5:00-6:00, on Thursday April 7, 2022. This event will be sponsored by the Buffalo National River Partners and the Newton County Library and will also be available virtually by contacting www.newtoncountylibraary.org
ARKANSAS— Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE), will be makings stops in Arkansas to honor those who served and welcome home Vietnam veterans. “The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring the community together and teach patriotism while remembering the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America.
EXCERPT from the book— “Life and Times of the Pool Hall Kid” (not yet published) Probably it happened when I was eleven, maybe twelve. I think that’s when it was…back when I wasn’t very smart. Dad and Grandpa McNew had purchased, via bank loan, the Pool Hall about halfway down Main Street there in Houston. Dad was making some changes, putting in better spittoons and cleaning everything and putting up some big pictures. (One was of a flock of ducks, another of a fish jumping out of water.) Lights over the tables had to be cleaned and given brighter bulbs. And Grandpa wanted to move the big ‘chest’ soda machine.
Washington – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a pair of legislative initiatives championed by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee senior member U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to modernize breast cancer screening policies and the delivery of lifesaving care for women veterans.
It is time for the 5th Annual Bunny Run. There will be a 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run for kids.
Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly all-u-can-eat fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, April 1st from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests may order fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage.
The monthly meeting of the Fleet Reserve Assn. Branch 251, Mountain Home, AR, will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022. Location will be Alley White American Legion Post 52, 717 Market Street, Mountain Home.
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet on Thursday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the annex. Agenda items will include a cyber security presentation and cleaning up some line items in the 2022 budget. The public is invited to attend.
Brick Oven Pizza at 1023 Highway 62E, Mountain Home, AR. is hosting a fundraiser for the Veteran Outreach Program, Veterans Taking Care of Veterans.