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Special MCQC meeting

The Marion County Quorum Court met Thursday, December 15, to discuss or correct ordinances that could not be completed on Tuesday, December 13, in the regular session. Rick White, Talon Vancuren, Marty Nickels, Wesley Shipman, James Underwood, Claudia Brigham, Joyce McCalla, and Brady Madden were in attendance, along with John Massey to conduct the meeting.
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The Wonder of Christmas Catalogs

First off, let me apologize for missing last week’s column. Like many others, I was battling one of the many “bugs” going around right now and just couldn’t muster the energy and focus to get the column finished. And, thank you to those of you who contacted me to ask why there was no “Growing Up Flippin” in the paper. You warmed my heart and, who knows, maybe helped my healing! I assure you, its absence was no fault of the Mountaineer Echo.
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Arkansas Weekly Gas Price Update

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 45.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 16.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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Veteran’s Calendar

The Bull Shoals Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post 1341 will host a week of events for Veterans. Post 1341 is located at 1206 Central Blvd., Bull Shoals. For more information call 870-445-4501. Guests always welcome.
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Cooking with Mumzy!

Hello everyone, I hope this week finds you all healthy and happy and getting ready for Christmas. Christmas is right around the corner, and I know everyone will be busy with all we celebrate for Christmas. Remember Jesus is the reason for the season. It is not all about big fancy gifts. We need to be thankful for our health, happiness, and all the blessings in our lives. Spend as much time with your family as possible on this day and count your blessing. I hope you all have a great week and as Always Remember the Little Things in Life.
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Cotter School Menu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider Menu is Subject to Change December12 – 16 Monday: Breakfast: Combo Bar and Toast, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Apple, Hot Roll, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Tuesday: Breakfast: Frudel, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Vegetable Beef Soup, Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Spinach Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday: Breakfast: Chicken and Waffle, or, Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Corn on the Cob, Pickle Spear, Jell-O with Topping, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday: Breakfast: Cooks Choice Lunch: Crispito, Refried Beans, Yogurt Cup, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, Pineapple, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday: Breakfast: Frudel, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce and Tomato, Carrot Sticks, Fruit, Chips, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk .
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