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Last week Bull Shoals Library introduced readers to local writer Mark Dobbs who has a poker run names after him. Here is more of his story. Mark has written two books. In the novel Fracked! he tells of the search for the cause of geologic nightmares that are rapidly escalating and could lead to a regional apocalypse – the collapse of Bull Shoals Lake. The book is filled with accurate details about the area which makes it an even more interesting read for those who live in and know the area. You may recognize some of the people even though the names have been changed to protect those who inspired the characters.

Action Jacks features a huge arcade, two Escape rooms, a full commercial kitchen serving great food, the only indoor Air-conditioned Laser tag in Central Arkansas, as well as our always fun, low-impact paintball. Action Jacks also features an adult beverage area to kick back and relax! Action Jacks is open every weekend and is a great time for the whole family.

Peggy Mason contributing Columnist Diving ducks completely submerge themselves underwater to grab aquatic vegetation from the bottom or chase food, such as fish or invertebrates. They have adapted narrower, pointier, and overall smaller wings, which are perfect for swimming underwater.

It’s been another busy, busy week at Have a Heart...and we love it! In addition to our local dog and cat adoptions, we sent six dogs to new homes in Massachusetts where their forever families were waiting for them, and 18 puppies went to Missouri where they will have much greater chances to find loving homes.

I saw a hen turkey in an open field last week heading in a panic toward a timber edge a hundred yards away, with seven poults behind her. They were only about five- or six-weeks old, about the size of a grouse.