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Hello, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. We have kicked off the New Year and I hope everyone had a blast going out with the old and coming in to the new.

FLIPPIN – Casey’s (NASDAQ: CASY), the third largest convenience store retailer and fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States, yesterday announced the opening of its store in Flippin. Located at 100 E Main St, the store opening celebration— complete with in-store specials and Casey’s handmade pizza—will begin on December 29, 2022.

You have to be smart to hunt with a muzzle- loader! If you aren’t giving some thought to what you are doing and you nonchalantly ram a bullet down the barrel before you pour the powder in, you have a problem. The powder absolutely has to go in first! Hunting with a ‘smoke-pole’ causes you to think more and be more careful about the placement of one shot. One of my problems as a deer hunter is patience. I get tired of waiting; sitting in one spot up against a tree, with always one or two small rocks beneath me which do not seem to be a problem when I sit down, but become more of a problem the longer I wait. And though I know that all good things come to those who sit and wait, including deer, I once heard of a guy who had a limb fall on him while he sat and waited! I sort of like getting up and sneaking along, seeing new country thinking maybe a deer somewhere might be waiting on me.

The Friends of the Marion County Library recently celebrated the staff of the Marion County Library. These women continued to work diligently during the recent flood, keeping the library open, during the difficult time.

Sunday, January 1, following the swearing in ceremony, the new Marion County Judge, Jason Stumph and new Marion County Sheriff gathered to ask for blessing on the offices and administrations. Stumph and approximately 30 family and friends gathered outside the MC Judge’s office to pray and ask God to bless the office, the county, judge and peace for Marion County.

Newly Elected Officials and supporters gathered at the Marion County Courthouse Sunday, January 1, 2023, to swear to an oath to serve the city, county, state and United States to preserve and improve the way of life for Marion County residents.

The new Marion County Sheriff exited the Marion County Courthouse and immediately went to his new office at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, MCSO, to receive a blessing from Dave Wallace of George’s Creek.

I sometimes refer to John as my little buddy. He may be small in stature, but he is huge in his helpfulness and dedication to our VFW and his friends. His tireless support has made VFW Post 1341 a better post.