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WACO, Texas– In each new year, gym memberships spike and “losing weight” tops many lists of New Year’s Resolutions. An article published by the National Institutes of Health, however, shows that the benefits of exercise go far beyond the scale. The study authors explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activities, based on information published between 2019 and 2021. They found that “…maintaining regular exercise is effective and engaging in alternative modes of physical activity is a key strategy to maintain mental health and well-being.”

With a full quorum of the Yellville City Council and city mayor Shawn Lane, the minutes of last month’s meeting were approved as read. The mayor announced there was no old business or new business on the agenda, but he did bring up the article on page four of the Mountaineer Echo by Sam Cooke dealing with Yellville and Flippin and the response on page 8 in the same issue of the legal notices.

Jimmy Lynch, Garett Schnoor and Scott Carter, the Marion County Election Committee, met March 10, at 10 a.m. in the courtroom of the annex to determine the ballot draw. The draw was handled by Alexis Rodman and Tisha Pendarvis. Each of the following races have opposition and will be voted on May 24.

The women of Mountain Home Moose Lodge will hold their monthly chicken dinner fundraiser on Friday, March 11 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The menu includes oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, dinner salad, green beans, roll, dessert and a beverage.

Y-S School To: Yellville-Summit Kindergarten Registration! When: March 29, 2022, from 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Yellville-Summit Central Office, (in the basement) Why: To register a child 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2022, for the upcoming school year! Please bring the following documents: Birth Certificate Immunization Record Social Security card Proof of EPSDT (well child) screening within the past 2 years Important Notes: Call the Marion County Health Office 870-449-4259 to make an appointment for immunizations if they are not complete.

The upcoming meeting of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission will now have a Zoom option for those who are unable to attend in person. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 10:00 a.m., at Arkansas State Capitol, Room 171, 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Y-S Schools 2022-2023 Yellville-Summit PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION is scheduled for Tuesday, MARCH 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During the month of February, various churches in Marion County once again celebrated Kindness Month. The churches chose to honor volunteers throughout the county by gifting them with snacks, goodies, lunches or in other ways.

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday, March 10, 2022, upstairs in the Marion County Courthouse at 7 p.m. The public and members are invited to attend.