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Following what was a calm Bull Shoals City Council meeting on October 27, the November 7 City Council workshop was another story. Councilmen David McBee and Chuck Kinler were absent, with all other members present along with Mayor David Nixon and Recorder Tina Bailey.

We at NAPHE in Harrison are offering a free Narcan and Stop the Stigma training on December 1, at the JPH Conference Center at North Arkansas College in Harrison. Those who register and attend either of the two sessions at this event will receive free doses of Naloxone/Narcan nasal spray.

MOUNTAIN HOME - The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will be holding their November luncheon on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 12 Noon. THIS IS ONE WEEK EARLIER BECAUSE OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AND BLACK FRIDAY.

Beginning Monday, November 14-21, it is time to Pack A Shoebox for National Collection Week. Get your shoebox packed full and drop-off at local locations to help children in need to have a Christmas.

Small, local businesses have struggled for more than a year as COVID has changed the economy. The holidays are a great time to drive home the idea that shopping local is important to your community. Our Shop Local for the Holidays sections has ideas for ways consumers can spend their money locally this year, from patronizing retailers to restaurants to local artists.

We would like to show our appreciation to all the local businesses that advertise with us here at The Mountaineer Echo. Whether it be that you place weekly ads, special ads, or just one-time ads, we really appreciate you and your advertising.

The members of Yellville Masonic Lodge No. 117 (chartered in 1858) would like to thank all those people and businesses that helped make this year’s community support events successful. Specifically, Allen’s Grocery in Summit, Flower’s Bakery in Harrison, the families of Debbie Grinder, and Misty Haynes, as well as all those Freemasons who help in their characteristically discreet way, are all owed a big thank you!