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John 15:12-14 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

A round-up of local conservationists, cattle farmers, educators, friends (dove hunters) and family members of the late Ron Branaman occurred recently (September 7 th ) to officially dedicate the ever-growing Pollinator Garden/Outdoor Classroom at the Crooked Creek Conservation District office! The garden has been underway for several seasons, but it’s taken the right date to get the family all in town for this special event. Ron was a serious dove hunter since boyhood, a tradition he passed on to his children. Finally, the date was set for opening morning of dove season, since the family would all be together that morning hunting the same Marion County field for over 30 years. This event gave the Crooked Creek Conservation District board members a chance to meet the family over a cup of coffee and discuss the garden’s creation and impact it’s had on the local landscape. New banners were displayed signaling this space as a pollinator garden and educating the importance of pollinators in agriculture! Riverside Banners of Mtn. Home replicated a life-size print of Ron holding a remarkable black crappie he caught on one of his last fishing excursions. This brought tears to the eyes of the family and was a good backdrop for photos! Another highlight was the honey available for purchase. Someone remarked, “I got some honey from dad’s bees!”

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.

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.

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.

Barbara Nell Heath, 82, of Valley Springs. Barbara died September 2, 2024, at her home.