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VA modernizing networks to support NCA cemeteries, sites, services to Veteran families

When Veterans’ loved ones want to pay respects at national cemeteries, they rely on tools like online directions, cemetery maps, and a grave locator – or they contact cemeteries directly for assistance. With nearly 4 million gravesites in VA’s National Cemetery Administration’s (NCA) system, it’s crucial to have reliable data networks as the backbone supporting capabilities on which VA staff and Veteran families rely.
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Successful Book Sale

Bull Shoals Library’s book sale Memorial Day weekend was a big success. BSL appreciates all the people who came to support the library. BSL is a 501C3 non-profit organization run by volunteers and depends on fundraisers and donations to provide its services.
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Suspect in Marion County double homicide waives extradition, charged in murders

Dale Mark Stikeleather, 64, is being held without bond and charged in connection with the murders of a Marion County couple earlier this month. Stikeleather had resided at a home near the murder scene, but later located in Sugarland, Texas and questioned on May 16th by Arkansas State Police Special Agents. He was subsequently charged in Marion County with theft of property and held in Texas.
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Rhagen Thomas, PA-C, first in Arkansas to Earn CAQ in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Fayetteville, Ark. — Rhagen Thomas, a physician assistant at Washington Regional Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clinic, part of Washington Regional’s Walker Heart Institute, recently earned a certificate of added qualifications (CAQ) for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
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Cooking with Mumzy!

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. As you all have read Robert and I are coaching Baseball like we needed something extra added to us, but the need was there so we stepped up, and I am very glad to say our guys are coming right along. They are getting better every game. We are having very close games in scoring, so we are excited to see these boys grow. Now I am sad that this season is almost over. Crazy how things work like that. Maybe next year they will all come back to play and start off with a better year. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.
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