September 2024

Ricky Wright of Lead Hill

Ricky Lee Wright, 47, of Lead Hill, passed away at Cox South Health Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. on September 4, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1976, in Gaffney, South Carolina, the son of Ricky D. and Sharon K. (McKinney) Wright.
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Lesa Stratmann of Gamliel

Lesa Ann Stratmann, 72, of Gamaliel, Arkansas passed away on August 31, 2024, with her loving husband and Precious, her little dachshund, by her side. She was born on June 1, 1952, in Joliet, Illinois. Lesa enjoyed watching television in her down time. She would take her dog for walks outside. Lesa enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She has been married to Steven for 12 years. Lesa loved her dog. Two years ago, she lost her dog Deanna and was gifted a new wiener dog named Precious. She is survived by her husband, Steven; daughters Lacy Corbin and Crystal Sullivan. Lesa is proceeded in death by her mother and father. She will be missed by her friends and family. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com
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Flippin Blocks Bergman

By Robert Lyons The Flippin Lady Bobcats hosted the Bergman Lady Panthers in a district volleyball contest Thursday, September 6, with matches beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. There were four matches on the schedule starting with two junior high competitions and ending with a JV and Varsity matchup.
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Pets of the Week

This week, our featured canine is Teddy! Teddy is a four- to fivemonth-old white Husky mix with one blue eye and one brown eye. He is a sweet cuddly boy that currently weighs 26 pounds.
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Opening Date

As to a date for opening my Big Piney River Nature Center, a mile south of Houston, Missouri, put the date of Saturday, October 16 on your calendar. On that day we will begin putting in the first displays and we will have a couple of real attractions. Jerry McCoy, who owns a big outdoor antique store at Bull Shoals, will be there with all kinds of antique lures and fishing gear to display and lures to sell as well.
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MC Election Commission

The Marion County Election Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6 p.m. in their office in the courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for 2025. The public is invited to attend.
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MC Repub Committee to meet

The Marion County Republican Committee will meet Thursday September 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The new Location will be in the Marion County Annex courtroom located at 105 S. Berry St., Yellville (diagonally opposite the Courthouse). The public and members are invited to attend.
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Announcements

Marion County Library Every day- Teen Hangout (afterschool) Every Tuesday- Virtual Games 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Every Wednesday- Board Gaming Grannies 10 a.m.; Loom Knitting 12 p.m.; Teen & Tween Gaming 3:30 p.m.; Kids Gaming 3:30 p.m.
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