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Shop Local for Small Business Saturday

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement promoting Small Business Saturday on November 26: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the lifeblood of our communities. They employ our family members, friends and neighbors while also giving back and supporting initiatives that enhance our quality of life and strengthen our shared identity. This Saturday and throughout the holiday season, I encourage Arkansans to patronize the local retailers and service industries in their community and throughout our state. They deserve our support and business for the quality and commitment they demonstrate every day.”
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Flippin School District

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, Menu is Subject to Change Monday, Breakfast: Mini Cinni, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Chili with Corn Chips, Tater Tots, Celery Sticks with Ranch, Applesauce, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Tuesday, Breakfast: Sausage and Biscuit, or Cereal and Toast Fruit Juice and Milk Lunch: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Wednesday, Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Corn dog, Baked Beans, Carrot Sticks, Pears, Rice Krispy Treat, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Thursday, Breakfast: Donut, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Baked Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Seasoned Broccoli, Strawberry Cup, Hot Roll, Dessert, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk Friday, Breakfast: Biscuit with Gravy, or Cereal and Toast, Fruit, Juice and Milk Lunch: Pizza, Tossed Salad, Veggie Sticks with Ranch, Frozen Fruit Cup, Graham Crackers, Fruit Choice 9-12, Milk .
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Selecting and Keeping Your Christmas Tree Looking Its Best

The hunt for the perfect tree is oftentimes an important part of family tradition. Buy local whenever possible by supporting local Christmas tree growers. Purchasing locally grown trees also reduces the risk of spreading unwanted pests into your landscape. Your local University Extension Service and Department of Natural Resources provide updates on any threats.
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Spanish Poetry Slams at UAFS

Fort Smith - Students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith conquered stage fright to throw down in the form of poetry during the Department of World Languages’ Spanish Poetry Slam, November 10 in the UAFS Windgate Theater. More than 120 students attended the slam, many of whom participated themselves.
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Searching for Treasure

I am a beachcomber, I reckon. Didn’t know what that was until I saw it in a magazine the other day. About 4 or 5 years ago I was in Canada on Lake of the Woods fishing for Walleye, Bass, Pike, Crappie and Yellow Perch. I’m like that in Canada; the fishing is up and down beneath the boat… no casting. You just find 25 to 30 feet of water and bob a jig or a minnow up and down off the bottom until something grabs it and then you put whatever you can net into the live well and put on a new minnow.
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Christmas on the Square

Yellville music on the square is proud to present the 1st annual Christmas on the Square on December 3. Come join us from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a Christmas parade and music. We have apple cider to hand out as well. Parade starts at 3:00 p.m., with music to follow by Jukebox Winos. Bring your family and friends and grab your lawn chair and come join us for Christmas on the Square.
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CROOKED CREEK

With the recent cold weather and freezing temperatures, and more to follow in the coming months, have you thought about ways for your livestock to get water with limited work from you. If you are like a lot of farmers in the area, we must have a second job to help make ends meet, we go out in the dark, put some hay out, do a quick count and off to work.
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BSCC discusses issues facing the City

The Bull Shoals City Council (BSCC) met Thursday, November 17, at 6:30 inside Bull Shoals (BS) Courtroom to discuss items concerning city departments, financial reports and progress in the building known as the Village Mart or the “old Harps building”. Joey Grede, Daryl Lindman, Chuck Kinler, David McBee, Dr. Kirby Davenport was present to represent the city council, along with David Nixon, mayor. Dino Giannini was absent from the meeting.
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School Days in the ‘60s

Last week I shared some writings of my father, Lyle Wood. In particular, he had written about the ten years he served on the Flippin School Board, 1965-75. He recalled some of the men he’d served with on the Board, as well as naming some of the teachers and staff hired during that time. I recognized all those names and it got me thinking about the teachers I have had.
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