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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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NEWS BREIFS

Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly all-u-can-eat fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, December 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests may order fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage.
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Happy Thanksgiving!

This week, we come together as a nation to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is a time for us to pause and give thanks for the many blessings in our lives.
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Justice White Helping Law Enforcement

Rick White, recently re-elected as Justice of the Peace, District 4, is glad that he can continue to work for the citizens in his district and the county. Justice White currently sits on the Law Enforcement Committee. During the past year he has worked with Sheriff Clinton Evans to better utilize law enforcement funds.
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Bipartisan Effort to Safeguard Veterans Filing Benefit Claims

WASHINGTON –– U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), senior members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to hold unaccredited entities that target men and women who served in uniform accountable for their predatory practices. The Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding (GUARD) VA Benefits Act would reinstate criminal penalties for unaccredited claim representatives who charge unauthorized fees while helping file a disability claim.
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Marion County Police Beat

Current: November 21 – November 27 2022 Stude, Courtney Gayle: Booking Date: 11-26-2022 - 1:31 a.m.; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR, FAILURE TO PAY FINES MISDEMEAN0R Gowen, Leon Dode: Booking Date: 11-23-2022 - 2:44 a.m.; Charges: DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL, BSTRUCTING GOVERMENT OPERTIONS, FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE, NO PROOF OF INSURANCE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF CONTROLL SUBSTANCE Released: Gowen, Leon Dode: Release Date: 11-25-2022 - 6:30 p.m.; Booking Date: 11-23-2022 - 2:44 a.m.; Charges: DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL, OBSTRUCTING GOVERMENT OPERTIONS, FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE, NO PROOF OF INSURANCE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF CONTROLL SUBSTANCE Meyer, Jennifer Ann: Release Date: 11-22-2022 - 9:40 p.m.; Booking Date: 11-22-2022 - 1:47 p.m.; Charges: POSS CONT SUB, POSS DRUG PARA, POSS DRUG PARA, DRIVING WHILE INTOX, FAILURE TO REGISTER VEH, OPEN CONTAINER Cowan, Michael: Release Date: 1122-2022 - 8:28 p.m.; Booking Date: 11-22-2022 - 3:18 p.m.; Charges: HOLD FOR BOONE CO, THEFT OF PROPERTY Saeler, Harold Todd: Release Date: 11-22-2022 - 12:08 a.m.; Booking Date: 08-23-2022 - 10:45 p.m.; Charges: POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS, THEFT BY RECEIVING, WHITE WARRANT Cupples, Justin Wayne: Release Date: 11-21-2022 - 10:45 p.m.; Booking Date: 11-21-2022 - 4:10 p.m.; Charges: NO PROOF OF INSURANCE, DROVE LEFT OF CENTER, DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL, CARELESS DRIVING, DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, REFUSAL TO SUBMIT .
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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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