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Summer vacation in my family usually just meant not going to school and days free to spend in adventure and fun. I only recall two “real” vacations my family ever took and one of those was to attend a convention for Ohio National Life Insurance, the company my dad and Grandfather both worked for. That convention was held at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and it was before my family moved back to Flippin when I was five years old.

What parent does not remember Amelia Bedelia, The Berenstain Bears and Curious George? Bull Shoals Library has many of these children’s books. Originally written by Peggy Parish, Amelia Bedelia picture books are part of the I Can Read Book series to help young people learn to read.

Washington – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) toured the U.S.

Arkansas Press Association Board of Directors; Ellen Kreth, President, Lori Freeze, First Vice President, Eliza Gaines, Second Vice President, Rusty Turner, Immediate Past President, Tom White, Britt Talent, Kelly Fruendensprung, John Robert Schirmer, Jennifer Allen.

The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It is nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look and listen for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood.

Have-A-Heart Pet Shelter June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! Who knew? These furbabes in our Cattery sure did. But to be honest, they think every month is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and who are we to argue? According to Petfinder Pro, shelter enrichment activities to keep the cats and kittens in our care physically and mentally active is important.

Tri-State Press Convention: Bylines, Blues & BBQ was held at the Sheraton Downtown, Memphis TN. Arriving on Thursday June 23, everyone had unpacking, settling in, and trying to learn all about the surroundings of this massive Hotel. Cherry Road Media held a meeting from 2pm to 5pm. Which was very entertaining with Jen leading a Team Building Event designed to be like Jeopardy.

The Marion County Quorum Court (MCQC or QC) met on Tuesday, June 14, to discuss overtime for the MC Road Department, hear reports from committees, departments, and boards within the county, as well as discuss proposed ordinances. In attendance was Rick White, Marty Nickels Mike Scrima, Joyce McCalla, Talon Vancuren, James Underwood, Claudia Brigham, Wesley Shipman and Brady Madden along with MC Judge, John Massey.