Lifestyle

Life and Times of a Flippin Girl

I am still trying to find some photos to go with a couple of columns I have rolling around in my mind. That, combined with an early deadline due to the holiday weekend, briefly left me wondering what I would reminisce about this week. There were several newsworthy events this past week...the primary election, graduations, and, sadly, another school shooting.
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Pasture Conference

The Crooked Creek Conservation District will have a Pasture Conference again this year. It is scheduled for May 19 at the Summit Community Building (fairgrounds) beginning at 6:00 p.m. This is an annual event that had to be cancelled last year due to health concerns. A meal will be provided.
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Cooking with Mumzy!

Hello, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. As for here we are all doing well, staying busy and enjoying the weather. I hope everyone can get out and enjoy things and make some memories. As Always Remember the Little Things.
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History of Marion County

In 1803 nothing west of the Mississippi River was a part of the United States. That year approximately 1 million acres was purchased by the U.S. from France for a little over $27 million - or about 4 cents an acre. This was known as the Louisiana Purchase, and the spot that eventually became Marion County was right in the heart of it.
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