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Robert John Lorek, 88, of Mountain Home. Robert died October 14, 2024, at his home.

Harrison – Due to the continued dry conditions across the Ozarks, as of October 17, 2024, lighting or maintaining a campfire within the boundaries of Buffalo National River is prohibited except in the following locations: Within designated campgrounds with established campfire grates/rings; On gravel bars in areas that are naturally devoid of vegetation; Free standing charcoal or gas grills may be used in developed campgrounds and day use picnic areas. There are no restrictions on the use of propane or liquid fueled stoves and lanterns, and their use remains permitted in all areas of the park.

The Farm to School program is a win for students, a win for farmers, and a win for communities. It strengthens our food system and our local economies, and it provides opportunities for students to develop new skills, such as agricultural or livestock production, and marketing, business, and entrepreneurship.

I took a recent trip to Jefferson City to interview the new director of the Department of Conservation, and it turned out to be the disappointment I expected. I was trying to get him to come to some venue in the Ozarks to meet with hunters, fishermen and outdoorsmen.

Known as the “Whittling Fiddler,” the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks,” or more simply, the “Fiddle Maker,” Violet (Brumley) Hensley, a fiddle maker and musician most of her life, was designated as the 2004 Arkansas Living Treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council.

- Emberlynn Schmidling, Kennedy Baker, Ava Cockrum, Emmalyn Dubuque, Boone Gustin, Fisher Allen, Rykan Deming, Ryann Bearden, LJ Burnett, Liam Chism, Emma Dalton, and Evan Robertson. Fourth Grade All A’s - Hank Duren, Hayes Huff, Jaxon Lynch, Ciera Paxton, Lillie Shea, Eleanor Stolz, Kacen Welch, Jaydn Weltch, Brody Gibson, Arik Jamerson, Bristol Layton, Savannah Moffitt, Trey Pemberton, Chase Penn, Loki Shell, Raelynn Baker, Ace Bradley, Kenzie Jackson, Bobby James, Brodie Perry, Malachi Romero, Korrie Spence, Arthur Twardowski, and Lena Gallegos.

The fall October dinner meeting of the Marion County Cattlemen’s Association will be held Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Yellville-Summit cafeteria.