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LIGHTNIN’ RIDGE

One of the things I hate most about deer season is the combination of long-range rifles and alcohol. In the night before the season opener, liquor stores do business with hunters that exceeds any night of the year.
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Veteran of the Week

The following is the exact account of the Veteran of the Week Private Olen G. Taylor of Snowball, Arkansas about the sinking of the USS Yorktown in the Battle of Midway during World War II.
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Lunch is on us

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.
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A Salute to NCA Veterans

When I walk into our canteen and look around there is a sea of veterans from in their 30’s to in their 80’s. I know them all at least by their first names and a lot of them by their last names. When I pull into the parking lot of Harps and Wal-Mart, I see veteran license plates on numerous vehicles.
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Thank You Cotter Veterans

Veterans Day is November 11. The Mountaineer Echo, Cotter Schools teachers and administration, along with students and parents would like to express their sincerest gratitude to all Veterans for the sacrifices made in defense of the United States of America.
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VETERAN’S CALENDAR

Events at the VFW by Connie Jacobs, Bull Shoals VFW The Bull Shoals Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post 1341 will host a week of events for Veterans. Post 1341 is located at 1206 Central Blvd., Bull Shoals.
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Meaning of Veteran’s Day

On Veterans Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we celebrate those living who have served our great nation in all branches of our armed forces both in peace time and in war. Because of their deeds and sacrifices we continue to live in a country that has freedoms that most countries don’t.
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