Celebration at the MC Library
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.
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Gassville Officer Recognized
The City Council of Gassville met Tuesday, December 20, in the Gassville Community Center. At the December 20, Gassville City Council meeting, State Representative Jack Fortner was present to recognize Sergeant Ron Weaver for his actions during a March 2021 battery case.
How No-Till Improves Land Values
We all want to have our property worth more don’t we? In a recent report studying Conservation Farming practices and their economic value, it was determined that No-Till farming can improve land value. While we as farmers own the land and can choose how we farm it, society also has an interest in preserving the land for future generations.
FHS hires Stoner and Bogan
The Flippin School Board met Monday, December 19, at 6 p.m. in the Flippin School District Central Office to discuss the principal reports, hiring teachers, projects and transfers. Brent Mitchell, Curt Bryant, Stacie Goldsmith, along with Kelvin Hudson were in attendance. Roger Leonard and Brian Benedict were absent from the meeting.
Ring in the New Year with Traditions, Fruits, and Vegetables
Start your New Year with a bit of luck and nutritious eating. Try a few of these food-related traditions and then plan on growing a few of your own to enjoy.
Area County Extension offices offer ServSafe Manager Course in BC
ServSafe has been the industry standard since 1919 in training millions of people how to receive, store, prepare, and serve food safely. Through the Cooperative Extension Service, we offer training and certifications for ServSafe Manager, and ServSafe Instructor & Proctor programs. The Arkansas Department of Health is now requiring each food service facility to have at least one supervisory employee who has Certified Food Manager training.
New Business in Bull Shoals
The Bull Shoals Lake White River Chamber of Commerce would like to announce recent business openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies for Bull Shoals. The Shoals Lodging and Condo Rentals opened the summer of 2022 and offer several 1 and 2-bedroom condos right on Bull Shoals Lake at the cove of Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock right off Hwy 178.
New Year’s Traditions in USA:
1. Times Square Ball Drop 2. Making Resolutions 3. New Year’s Kiss 4. Hoppin’ John 5. Auld Lang Syne 6. Midnight Countdown So, whatever your New Year’s traditions or Resolutions might be, enjoy the day, make memories and get ready for the New Year to come.
New Year’s Traditions and Celebrations Around the World
In many countries, New Year’s celebrations begin on the evening of December 31—New Year’s Eve—and continue into the early hours of January 1. Revelers often enjoy meals and snacks thought to bestow good luck for the coming year.
January 1 Becomes
The early Roman calendar consisted of 10 months and 304 days, with each new year beginning at the vernal equinox; according to tradition, it was created by Romulus, the founder of Rome, in the eighth century B.C. A later king, Numa Pompilius, is credited with adding the months of Januarius and Februarius.