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State representative, Jack Fortner, recently presented a check to the Yellville Food Closet to assist with the purchase of turkeys for their annual turkey and blessing basket distribution. Food Bank of North Central Arkansas CEO, Jeff Quick, also attended the presentation.

Garden centers, florists and grocery stores are filling their shelves with a variety of holiday plants; a sure sign the holidays are approaching. This is the time of year to give, receive or fill your home with colorful poinsettias, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, and other holiday plants. Extend their beauty and longevity with proper care.

We can’t help but be thankful that it was such a mild fall, but I refuse to be happy about the cold that has whacked us in November. But then, I am happy to see a good number of ducks arriving from up north as of yet. I can’t see how anyone would not be happy about that!! On Thanksgiving Day, we all gather to give thanks for our health and happiness, and there is an awful lot to be thankful about. But few people are thankful for flocks of ducks, like I am. If we just had more water in the Ozarks right now I would just be as tickled as a coon dog with a panful of burnt biscuits!

Hello, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. Thanksgiving is upon us; I hope everyone has plenty to eat and enjoys every minute with your loved ones. We plan to eat lots and play with the grandbabies and enjoy the extra time of.