Lifestyle

courtesy of the Mountain Echo Archives A sharp, melodious clang of hammer on anvil and Yellville’s only Blacksmith is “back in business!” Actually, Wallie Burleson, 65-year-old Marion County citizen, hasn’t been in any other “business” since he first learned the work under the late “Uncle John” Covington but, like all other professional men Wallie is happiest right at the time when he is pursuing his own trade. With a pair of tongs that’s seen many, many fires in his forge, Wallie grasps a plow and sticks it in the bellow-fire forge.

The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville will host Coffee and donuts first Saturday, September 3, at 9 a.m. The event is open for all veterans.

This pretty lady is Lulu. She came to Have a Heart with her five babies.

Karen Liebnaber, VP of Institutional Advancement Pocahontas - During their fall convocation meetings to prepare for the fall semester, two special guest speakers spoke to BRTC employees: Clint O’Neal, the Deputy Director and Executive Vice President of Global Business for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and Pat Johnson, President of the Board of Directors for the Eddie Mae Herron Museum/Center. O’Neal explained how economic development works to bring companies to Arkansas and BRTC’s effect on the local economy.

Have-A-Heart Pet Shelter Hello there! We are writing from Have a Heart headquarters to let you know we have been chosen as Pets of the Week! Not to brag, but that makes us special, and we hope you will agree. Nothing would make us happier than for someone to come for a meet-and-greet and decide to take us home.

The morning glory can be symbolic of strength, giving a person the power to realize their hopes and dreams. These flowers are resilient, and they pass this power on to their recipient.