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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.

LITTLE ROCK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District awards Voith Hydro a nearly $50 million contract to modernize the hydropower units at Norfork Dam in Baxter County. USACE is proactively rehabilitating the hydropower units to extend their service life. Rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin this fall and projected to last through May 2028.

Monday, Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, Baked Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Orange Smiles, Tortilla Chips w/salsa and Assorted Fresh Fruit Tuesday, Breakfast: Biscuit and Gravy Lunch: Hamburger on Bun, Sandwich Salad Cup, Carroteenies & Celery w/ Ranch, Apple Slices, Ketchup, Mayo & Mustard and Assorted Fresh Fruit Wednesday, Breakfast: Dutch Waffle Lunch: Pork Loin Roast, Seasoned Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, WW Roll, Pineapple Tidbits and Assorted Fresh Fruit Thursday, Breakfast: Cereal Variety & Toast Lunch: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Ketchup & Mustard, Assorted Fresh Fruit and Assorted Fruit Juice .

Marion County November 11 – 17 Friday, November 11: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Red Cross Blood Drive Baxter Regional Medical Center Mountain Home Range of Motion Exercises 9:00 a.m.

The U.S. Army is partnering with Bob’s Billiards and BBQ, next door to the Armed Forces Recruiting Station at 1310 Highway 62 West, Mountain Home, to provide free meals on Veterans Day, November 11, 2022.