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Lucian King WWII Veteran Gone but not Forgotten

Lucian R. King was born April 22, 1925, in Kingdon Springs, Arkansas. Lucian spoke of the days growing up there as a child and into his young adult years. Lucian had six sisters and two brothers, which both brothers were drafted into the military during war times. Lucian decided that he would rather choose his branch of service instead of being drafted and enlisted in the Army Air Corp on July 16, 1943, which would later become the Army Air Force.
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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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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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