Opinion

Does this seem like a bad nightmare that keeps repeating itself? The AR state Legislature seems intent on doing just that! Approximately ten years ago a similar proposal approving CAFOs within the BNR watershed (geographically defined as Karst terrain) was on the table with ADEQ. Fortunately, the word got out (because the public was required to be notified), and after a lengthy and costly legal battle, the CAFO was shut down; primarily because of the extensive damage such an operation can, and did, cause the Buffalo River watershed.

Love Brings Hope & Hope Gives Joy 1John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. Love is some time hard, but it is what makes life work, without love there is no Hope and there is no Joy.

The most perfect Christmas trees I have ever seen are found along the highway between Springfield, Missouri, and Branson. They are perfectly formed, many not much wider than a lampshade and five or six feet tall.

By Elizabeth Johnson, Flippin City Recorder The regular meeting of the Flippin City Council was held Tuesday, November 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Flippin District Court Room. Members present were Lacie Bettencourt, Tony Ford, Jodi Howard, and Margaret Ott, with Mayor Heith Hogan presiding.

This is in regard to the honesty and good work done by Merle Fawcett at Hot Shot Enterprises on our 1995 25 ft. pontoon this summer. He was very fair with us and did an excellent job of restoring our pontoon. When recommending seat covering his mom, Linda Fawcett, who works there suggested white because I wanted something that didn’t get hot.

LITTLE ROCK – When the legislature convenes in regular session in January, lawmakers will consider changing how district courts are funded. The outcome will be important throughout the judicial system.

I have been letting people know through this column of the outdoorsman’s swap meet I am holding at our now-finished ‘nature centermuseum’ building a mile south of Houston, Missouri, on Hwy 63, come Saturday, October 26. We have spaces for a half dozen more “vendors”. Vendors, being someone who brings a table and sells outdoor gear… old fishing lures, old guns, etc. There is no cost so if you want to come join us, please let me know so I can save you one of those spaces. If you have an old gun or two, or only a few fishing items, or any kind of antiques (old tools, old paddles, etc.), bring them and I will try to sell them for you at my table.

Dad and I closed up the pool hall one late summer night, noting that we had only accumulated a total of 16 dollars as a result of the entire day’s business. That wasn’t a good day, but it was a good day to float on the Piney rather than play pool.

Legislators and state officials continue to work on methods of improving maternal health care in Arkansas. A special committee created by the governor last week issued its recommendations in a report called “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies.” It calls for making access to health care clearer and more convenient for expectant mothers.

Workman’s Comp LITTLE ROCK – A legislative committee has signed off on stronger penalties against pharmacy benefit managers that fail to reimburse local drug stores according to rates established in state law. The Senate and House Committees on Insurance and Commerce reviewed and accepted new rules proposed by the Arkansas Insurance Department.