Opinion

Television Shows of My Childhood

I am a self-professed Facebook addict and I’ll admit that a lot of the stuff I read is not of, shall we say, high intellectual quality. But there are some redeeming characteristics... such as reconnecting with old friends that you’ve lost track of over the years. I also often see posts or memes that bring back fond memories of my years growing up.
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Letters to the Editor

Discrimination, harassment, unprofessionalism, discourtesy, hostility, accusatory and bullying. These are only some of the words I would use to describe the behavior of our Marion County Justices of the Peace at the local public meetings I have attended in the past 8 months.
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Echo Editorial

What is your biggest fear as a mom of school aged kids? What about elementary school aged kiddos or even young elementary school aged kiddos, kindergarteners and 1st graders? Honestly one of a parent’s biggest fears are that there would be a school shooting or bombing and parents could lose their children forever. The idea might lose a child and unless parents have measures in place, relying on the school to be able to find out where children are maybe is honestly unrealistic.
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Quilt Appraisals

Alice McElwain will be appraising quilts at the Autumn in the Ozarks Quilt Show presented by Hill ‘N Hollow Quilters Guild on October 13 and 14, 2023 in the Educational Building at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Each appraisal costs $50 and can be for insurance replacement value, fair market value, or for donation or estate purposes.
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DID YOU KNOW?

Many seniors could be receiving food assistance. If you live in Marion County, come to the Yellville Area Food Closet from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Thursdays and check your eligibility.
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Pay Comparisons

The Marion County Quorum Court meets monthly to discuss ordinances concerning money by offices in Marion County. There are differing reasons for these offices to ask for money such as purchases of equipment, vehicles or programs. Some of these ordinances are clean-up ordinances because of typographical errors while others authorize raises for various county employees.
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Hot Times

I wrote this little poem years ago when we were having some hot days… maybe you’ll get happier about summer after reading it. Hot Times.
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