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The women of Mountain Home Moose Lodge will hold an indoor Yard Sale fundraiser this coming Friday, July 28, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What does Conservation mean? The definition in the dictionary says, “the act of conserving: prevention of injury, decay, waste or loss; preservation; and the careful utilization of a natural resource in order to prevent depletion”. So, what does that mean for each and every one of us? Practices have been followed for years by some people to preserve the valuable resources we have here in our area.

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*MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE* SUGGESTED DONATION OF $4. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SUBSTITUTE SALAD, PLEASE CALL BY 11 a.m. 870-453-8488 UNDER 60 AND CARRY OUT $7 **LUNCH SERVED MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.** Monday July 31: Beef & Noodle, Cabbage & Carrots, Wheat Roll, Strawberries w/ Topping Tuesday August 1: Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Sausage Patty, Spinach, Pancakes, Fried Apples Wednesday August 2: Turkey Tetrazzini, Tuscan Blend Vegetables, Wheat Roll, Fruit Medley Thursday August 3: Sweet & Sour Pork, Fluffy white rice, Vegetable Medley, Wheat Roll, Sherbet Friday August 4: Fried Fish w/bun, Pinto Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Sugar Cookie

The Little Bit Used Shop in Bull Shoals is having a sale to help the Bull Shoals Fire Department raise money for dive equipment, twoway radios, air packs and other necessary items needed for the department. The sale is scheduled August 7 -12 and will feature two bags of clothing for $7.00.

Shade trees foster cooler temperatures underneath their leafy boughs, and that can translate to lower utility bills for homeowners, said Jim Robbins, extension horticulture specialist-ornamentals with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Shade trees that are properly located on your property can cut summer utility bills by 20 percent or More,” he said.

2023 PPOM Calendar winners for the month of March, Morgan & Magruder, want to make sure you do not forget to submit your photos for the 2024 Pet Peace of Mind Calendar! Our contest for the 2024 Pet Peace of Mind calendar is happening July 1 - 31. Send in your adorable pet photos via email to rraynor@hospiceoftheozarks.org, include your name, phone number & pet’s name.

Taking a drive-up US-67, from Little Rock to Walnut Ridge, you will see signs that say, “Future I-57.” How does this impact the average Arkansan? Having an Interstate doesn’t just lead to faster travel between destinations, it also opens the door for additional industrial projects that could bring new jobs to our region. Many companies and manufacturers desire proximity to trade routes and, according to economic developers in the First District, industry site locators use this requirement as an initial screen for determining whether a community will be considered.