October 2024

Equity and 4-H

Access, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of 4-H’s goals related to positive youth development and organizational sustainability. For more than 20 years, 4-H has been intentional in building an organization and culture of belonging by actively inviting the contributions and participation of all youth.
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Pets of the Week

This week we want to talk a bit about the need for folks to stop breeding pit bulls. These dogs (and pit bull mixes) are the most at-risk dogs in animal shelters across the country.
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A Great Day at a Great Place

I have been letting people know through this column of the outdoorsman’s swap meet I am holding at our now-finished ‘nature centermuseum’ building a mile south of Houston, Missouri, on Hwy 63, come Saturday, October 26. We have spaces for a half dozen more “vendors”. Vendors, being someone who brings a table and sells outdoor gear… old fishing lures, old guns, etc. There is no cost so if you want to come join us, please let me know so I can save you one of those spaces. If you have an old gun or two, or only a few fishing items, or any kind of antiques (old tools, old paddles, etc.), bring them and I will try to sell them for you at my table.
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MHDAV to Host 19th Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic

Mountain Home – The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 is excited to announce its 19th Annual Veterans Outreach and Appreciation Picnic, set to take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The event will be held at Arkansas State University - Mountain Home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, offering a day of gratitude and community support for the nation’s veterans. An impressive lineup of distinguished guests has been invited to this year’s picnic, including Dr. Michael Moore, Deputy Director of Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System; Major General Kendall Penn, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs; DAV State Commander Bobby Plunk; and a special invitation to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin. The presence of this caliber of guests will underscore the event’s significance in honoring and recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans.
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